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What is this 'bleeding' mushroom?
I photographed this weird looking fungus growing out of an open cut in a tree (not sure what type of tree it was) on my parent's property last weekend in central Texas after some heavy rain. The mushroom was dark brown on top, with orange-colored…
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Why does my pepper plant have yellowing, drying and curling leaves?
One of my pepper plants has so far suffered from pests, blossom end rot and odd skin blemishes and unfortunately the plant is now taking a turn for the worse and looking rather unhealthy.
The leaves are drying out and curling along some edges, and…
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Miniature Rose Wintering
I have a miniature rose plant growing in a large (about 2 foot cubed) container outside, where it has been doing very well. The bush is about 3 feet tall now, and I've had it since February (started it indoors, then moved it outside once the weather…
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How do I treat rhubarb rust?
I have a small rhubarb plant and one of the stems has gotten some rust on it. What should I do? (there are only 3 small stems on the plant)
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How can I clean up soil mixed with spruce needles?
I have some garden soil that has decaying spruce needles mixed through it. What should I do to the soil in order to grow vegetables in it normally?
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Why are the leaves of my pea plant (little marvel) drying up and turning brown?
The pea plant (Pisum sativum) was grown in an ebb & flow hydroponics system until it failed; now it's in a deep water culture unit.
I noticed that the leaves were turning brown/grey. I thought this may be a disease so I sprayed Daconcil when needed,…
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What is this anomalous growth on my oak leaf?
I found an interesting lesion on an oak leaf in my back yard (Upstate South Carolina). What is it? I am asking about the marble like structure since I am fairly certain that the larva (shown at link) belong to an acorn weevil.
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How do I keep "cat grass" alive?
Sometimes I buy a little carton of grass at the pet store for my (indoor) cat to nibble on. She likes it but it always seems to die off within a week or two. I'd really love to have a sustainable grass colony if this is possible. What can I do to…
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What are some small deciduous shrubs that can grow in USDA zone 4?
A particular site in our garden (USDA zone 4) has dry, sandy soil over heavy clay and gets full sun. There is excellent drainage due to the retaining wall on one side that has a drainage pipe situated below two feet below grade.
What are some good,…
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How can I mow a moist lawn?
My lawn is wet at the moment (well, a bit dewey, not soaking as in just rained), and it clogs my mower, causing it to work harder and fail to collect anything in the basket.
Is there a solution besides waiting until dried? Walk faster/slower? Speed…
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How long do tomatoes live for?
How long do tomatoes live for under ideal conditions?
Do different varietals have vastly different lifespans?
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How much should I water my cherry tree sapling?
My good friend's dad helped me plant a cherry tree sapling (about a handspan high) the other day (I don't know what kind). He brought over the rooted pot, dug the requisite 18-24cm depth, and transferred it (soil and all) into the hole. We then made…
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What can be planted on a shady, damp slope to help remove weeds?
I am removing ferns and brambles from a steep, damp and shaded hillside. Proper planting will come later but first I want to have some ground cover that will help keep the weeds from re-establishing and help lock the slope.
I am in mid-Wales (United…
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Is it harmful to prune summer bearing raspberries in early autumn?
I planted raspberry canes last autumn which have grown well and produced a good crop this year. Some of the canes have grown to 7 or 8 feet and are dangling over the fence into a neighbour's garden.
Can these be safely cut back at this time of year?…
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Are bananas male/female and which ones will contain seed?
My mum told me that there are female and male bananas (the fruit, not the tree), and only female bananas contain seed. Is it true?
She said the little black things commonly seen inside banana are not seeds, and the seeds are very hard to chew and…
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