Ask the Gardener
House plants that are poisonous to dogs
Sue asked if there are plants that are dangerous to dogs. She has gotten a new puppy and wants it...
Are there any natural pesticide alternatives? – Ask the Gardener
Roger asks, “I have some bugs on my plants and would like to use a natural pesticide instead of a...
What are the metallic blue and green colored bugs chewing on all of my plants?
Doug asked, “What are the metallic blue and green colored bugs chewing on all of my plants?” The metallic green...
Will my variety of cherry trees pollinate
Leatha asked, “I have a question. I had two pie cherries and a more ornamental cherry (I was told it...
In the Garden with Rick Podcast – Plants and some of their use in our history as a nation
If you missed this morning's new edition of "In the Garden with Rick" on Dimple Times Radio, you can listen...
In the Garden with Rick Podcast – Flowers and their use in love and life
If you missed this morning's new edition of "In the Garden with Rick" on Dimple Times Radio, you can listen...
What is the best kind of soil to grow a beautiful garden?
Alberta asks, “What is the best kind of soil to grow a beautiful garden?” Technically, the type of soil depends...
Why do people plant according to phases of the moon?
Andrew asks, I remember my grandmother talking about planting vegetables by the phases of the moon. What's that all about?”...
What in the heck is GMO?
Larry asks,” I see 'GMO or non-GMO' marked on food and even seeds. What in the heck is GMO? GMO...
Is snow good or bad for the garden
Alice asks, “I'm concerned, will the recent heavy snowfalls harm my spring flowers and damage other plants in my garden!”...
Can you keep a poinsettia from year to year?
Missy asks if it is possible to keep a Poinsettia from year to year? The short answer is, “Yes.” But...
How do I use pine cones as Christmas decorations – Ask the Gardener
Ellen asked,” I have an abundance of pine cones in my yard. How can I use them as Christmas decorations?...
What kind of plant is Aconite that is mentioned in Harry Potter? – Ask the Gardener
Chaz asks, “In the Harry Potter books and films, Professor Snape in his Spell and Potion class, asks young Harry...
What are Paperwhites – Ask the gardener
Dorothy asks, “What are Paperwhites?” Paperwhites are a member of the daffodil family. They are bulbs that produce clusters of...
