Rhubarb
Q. How do I harvest rhubarb? How long does it keep producing? A. When the leaves have reached their peak of growth, the outer ones first, take a sharp clean knife and slice right through the stem at the soil ... read article
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Raspberries
Q. I bought some red and black raspberries Sat. (March 3). It is too early in Ohio to plant them, so what should I do with them until it is time to plant..etc watering, sun? A. I believe that you are still ... read article
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Rabbit's Foot Fern
Q. I would like to have some EASY instructions on the Rabbit's Foot Fern, Humata tyermanii. It is so ODD the way it grows with these rabbit feet type of roots? - not sure what they are really - all ... read article
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Pussy Willows
Member Dnardone writes: A friend of mine gave me 5 pussy willow bushes that he had started in pots. I'm not sure where to plant them or how to care for them. They seem to be doing really well in the pots ... read article
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Pumpkins
Q. I have a package of field pumpkin seeds, but no planting instructions. We're in Houston, TX, so it is already pretty warm. We'd like to harvest by Halloween. Is it too late? A. No, go for it right now. You ... read article
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"Puzzlers"
Q. I was wondering if you could tell me the name of a houseplant. I wish I could send you a picture, but I don't have one. It grows like an ivy sort of, grabs onto things, it has oval shaped dark ... read article
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Pothos
Julles writes: During the freeze in Houston, the pothos that I have growing up a trellis behind the gargoyle got zapped. It's all wilty, and very pale looking.. I don't know if it is frozen and mushy, or just a ... read article
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Prayer Plants
Madeleine of Quebec writes: I have lost my first prayer plant about a month ago because all the leaves had brown or yellow tips. Now, the second one I (still) have is starting to do the same thing. I liked ... read article
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Potatoes
Growing Potatoes The number of weeks needed for potatoes to be mature varies. Please read the information when you buy the eyes, or seeds. The simplest way to propagate potatoes is to take the slightly sprouted ... read article
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Poppies
Q. I have some fancy poppy seeds I tried to grow last season. None sprouted. They were new and from Thompson-Morgan, a good company. What is the proper way to get them to grow. I want to try again, as I like to ... read article
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Poinsettias
Q. How do I water and care for my Poinsettia plant once I have brought it home? Does it need light? Fertilizer? A. Water only when soil is nearly dry to the fingertips one inch deep. Allow bottom drainage so ... read article
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Plumbagos
John writes: I have planted some plumbagos in my yard. Recently, I noticed some of the leaves are turning yellow. Why would this be happening? I live in Texas. A. I suspect lack of fertilizer and/or water. ... read article
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Plumeria
Q. Can you tell me the light, water, and soil requirements for plumeria? It will be kept outdoors in a pot. I got it from a garage sale. There were tons, in all colors. I have no idea why I bought it, because my ... read article
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Philodendron
Q. A former neighbor of mine saved my philodendron with a mixture of Peter's (Peterson's?) 20-20-20, Epsom salt and fish oil. But she didn't tell me how much of each to mix in a gallon of water. I've found ... read article
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Pilea
Madeleine, Quebec, writes: Do you have any advice for a plant called Pilea? The picture I saw makes me feel it is Moon Valley variety. Do you know that? Thanks so much. A. I have grown many varieties and species ... read article
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