Commented: Gardeners are nicerI have become a "cheerful giver" also. I help my neighbors constantly with their gardens. It is also easy to help those in need during this recession, and it feels good to know that people b...
Commented: Pruning new fruit tree planting?I have Moonglow and Orient pears. I pruned them back when I planted them,and cut them back to 30". Now,a couple of years later, the scaffolds have been trained and I am awaiting fruit.
I have red...
Commented: Soil in my raised bedsI save all my leaves to mulch with. I am fortunate enough to have an organic compost facility near my house. I can buy certified organic compost or what they call "natural" compost, which wa...