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White crystal like spot on bottom side of chili leaves
I have a (thai) chili in my kitchen. It seems to be fine overall. One week ago I discovered some white spots on the bottom of the leaves (see image).
Whatever it is it does not seem to be moving. It is also kind of hard to scrub off. I tried it…
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Why are my daffodils putting out flower buds in January?
Why are my dwarf double yellow daffodils putting out flower buds? It's January, and they usually start that in March. They could get damaged by cold and wildlife during winter. Anyone know what is going on? The winter has been about average, except…
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Can I compost peanut butter (pros and cons)?
I recently wondered if I could compost peanut butter. I would assume it is fine since it is an organic material. If you can compost it, what are the pros and cons to doing so? Is there anything else I should know about adding peanut butter to my…
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Is Zephirine Drouhin rose completely thornless?
An advertisement of Zephirine Drouhin rose said that this rose was disease resistant, shade tolerant, alkaline soil tolerant, pollution tolerant, more floriferous than other varieties, and completely thornless. I suppose they are probably being…
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Is the "Paris Market" carrot a good variety for clay-rich soil?
I have tried growing carrots now and then, but they were always twisting around all of the rocks and squeezing through the clay, and I basically got a bad crop of strong flavored, tough carrots that were good for nothing. Would a round variety like…
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What does PVP mean?
For a while, when I looked at plants in catalogs, I thought that PVP was part of the name of the plant until I saw the same name without it. What does it mean?
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How do you transition a guava from a yard in Florida to a pot in Boston?
My father, who lives in Florida, recently gave me a guava that was growing in his back yard. He potted it with soil from the ground and tossed in into the back of my van to bring home to Boston. This little stick with leaves looks pretty sad. The…
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Is morning, afternoon or in-between sun the best for fruit trees?
I have a clear 100 foot north-south swath through a wooded lot. If I plant fruit trees (apples, peaches, plums, pears) would it be best to put them on the east side (shaded in the morning) or the west side(shaded in the afternoon) or right in the…
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Do Bloomerang and Josee lilacs rebloom as well as advertised?
Looking through catalogs, I see pictures of lilac bushes in full bloom with sunflowers blooming nearby, illustrating how well they rebloom during the season. If I bought one, should I expect that or should I expect them to be like my reblooming day…
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Are there any varieties of Elephant Ear that are hardy enough to withstand a zone 6b winter?
When I look at Elephant Ear varieties in plant catalogs, they all say Elephant Ears are hardy in zones 9-10, sometimes 7-10. But I see people in my area, zone 6b, growing them outdoors without winter protection. Are they growing special varieties or…
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Is the Atherton Raspberry known to hybridize with other Rubus species?
Is Rubus probus (the Atherton Raspberry) known to hybridize with other Rubus species? It sounds like it would be pretty awesome in breeding programs.
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Can I put aphid infested plants in the compost bin?
I have a few vegetable plants (kale, broccoli) that have been badly infested by aphids. I was wondering if I can remove those plants and put them in the compost bin or I should discard them some other way. I want to make sure they are gone and done…
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What is this brown seed pod found under a large evergreen tree?
Please help me to identify the seed.
I was thinking it was a sweetgum tree of some kind, but then it is a bit different, so I remain in doubts.
I attach the image of the pod and the tree under which it was found in great quantity.
It is taken in…
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Can anyone identify this plant that grows leaves from its leaf?
This plant has been growing in my garden (south India) for a while. Would like to know its name so that I can take better care of it. Thanks!
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How should I straighten my bent baby Euclyptus Tree?
I purchased a small Rainbow Euclyptus tree off Ebay about 1.5 months ago. It arrived healthy and looks to be doing well. Though I'm concerned as it has a really crooked part of the trunk just at the base. Knowing how huge this tree will…
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