Questions And Answers On Home Gardening Vegetables And Flowers
John asks…
What do you love most about your home state?
I love the change of seasons and it’s a great sports state.
Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings, Lions, U of M and MSU!
I also love the fairs and festivals. Gardening in our state
produces the most beautiful fruits, vegetables & flowers!
Yep, I’m from Michigan!
Serious answers only!
Home Gardener answers:
Im from michigan too, and i have to say, the sports teams are my favorite, and the weather. I mostly love the weather because so many people, espically people who wernt born here complain about it. You gotta love that. You can basically go on vacation to any part of the state and be amazed, west coast, the thumb, detroit, and you cant forget Up North. Omfg i love going Up North. Espically as a kid.
Kylee asks…
How to start a flower pot garden?
I am looking to plant a garden using only flower pots this spring/summer. I am a college student who will be home for the summer and I don’t have a yard suitable for planting in. I have heard that you can grow many different types of fruits and vegetables in large flowers pots. What fruits and veggies will grow well in limited space? PS- I live in Iowa. Also, how do I go about preparing the soil and planting the seeds for these plants? When can I plant them? Thanks!
Home Gardener answers:
First what I did was go to Google and google to find out what zone your in. Iowa probably has many different zones. Example I am in zone 10 here is Southern California. Once you find out what zone your in look online at what types of plants grow good in that zone. You can also start by going to your local nursery. Usuually they only sell types of plants that grow in your area. March and April are usually good times to start planting so there ready by summer. Happy gardening.
Jemima asks…
Please help me to my ENGLISH paragraph?
I am going to take a oral exam. The topic is “Describe something you do that is good for your health.”
Here is my preparation. Is it good enough? Is it proper for an ORAL exam? Is it far more likely to be a written English rather tan an oral one? Could you help me to correct it? Thank you!
Many people think of gardening as a chore, but I take up gardening as a hobby and a healthy habit. Yes, I have an own secret garden. Every weekend I spend about a half day on gardening. I plant flowers and vegetables in it.
Gardening is very satisfying and offer me many health related benefits.
First of all, when I tend to my garden I am working outside in the fresh air and getting gentle exercise. Every muscle in my body can be exercised.
Furthermore, gardening is also a very good relaxing pastime, to both mind and body. If gardens are beautiful to look at, imagine the pride and sense of accomplishment that the creator of such beauty can feel. Besides that, gardening is a great way to reduce stress, get a bit of exercise, be creative, and develop patience.
Meanwhile, I grow and eat all my own vegetables. They are truly organic, and I never use pesticides or sprays of any sort – nor artificial fertilizers. They are pure natural green food. Also, eating more vegetables, and especially home-grown vegetables, is a simple way to ensure that a body is getting a proper balance of vitamins and nutrients.
Overall, gardening brings about sufficient exercise, relax mood and healthy diet. I really in to it and believe it is a magic weapon to keep fit.
Home Gardener answers:
Many people think of gardening as a chore, but I like it as a hobby and a healthy habit. Yes, I have my own secret garden. Every weekend I spend about a half day gardening. I grow flowers and vegetables.
Gardening is very satisfying and brings many health benefits.
First, when I tend to my garden I am working outside in the fresh air and getting gentle exercise. Every muscle in my body can be exercised through digging, stretching, bending, and turning.
Second, gardening is also a very good relaxing pastime, for both mind and body. If gardens are beautiful to look at, imagine the pride and sense of accomplishment that the creator of such beauty can feel. Besides that, gardening is a good way to reduce stress and frustration, to be creative, and to develop patience.
Third, I grow and eat all my own vegetables. They are truly organic, and I never use pesticides or artificial fertilizers of any sort. My produce is pure, natural green food. Also, eating more vegetables, and especially home-grown vegetables, is a simple way to to get a proper balance of vitamins and nutrients.
Overall, gardening offers exercise, a relaxed mood and a healthy diet. I really enjoy it and believe it is a great strategy for keeping fit.
[The metaphor of gardening as a weapon, even a magic one, doesn't really work here.]
Paul asks…
Suggestions for vegetables in my 4′x 3′ garden?
I have a PUD home, like a town house. Anyhow, I have a small patch or dirt to plant something. Last year I did well with cherry tomatoes, and grape tomatoes. I’d like to try something else worth while this year. No to flowers, just vegetables please.
Home Gardener answers:
Quite a challenge planting in a small space, but definitely do-able. At the northernmost end, I’d erect a small trellis and plant pole beans ~ these are climbing beans that put out a great yield in a tiny space. Fresh beans are expensive any time of year, and you’ll save some real money here 
If you don’t like beans, other trellis plants might include peas, cucumbers, or some type of summer squash.
For the rest of the plot, I’d considering rotating my crop by planting an early crop and a late one. For example, spinach, green onions, radishes, lettuce, and carrots can all be planted earlier in the spring for an early summer harvest. After harvest, you yank out those plants and replace with a late harvest such as bell pepper and tomatoes. You can tuck radishes, green onions, & parsley around these plants as well.
Joseph asks…
What are some good areas to live in North or South Carolina?
My family is considering relocating to N or S Carolina.
What city(ies)/areas do you think we would do well in?
My fiance’ and I are 32
We have a 2 year old daughter
We would like for her to attend a good preschool and encourage her in the arts.
We would like to move to an area supporting Irish culture-particularly step dancing-for our daughter
We plan on having another child in about 2 years….I will stay home and he will support our family until our youngest is old enough to attend preschool.
I have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 6 years of tax preparation experience.
My fiance’ has the experience but is not licensed as a journeyman or electrician. He wants to obtain a license in one or both trades asap after relocation.
Our interests/hobbies include: gardening-flowers and vegetables, model trains, military history-particularly the Air Force
Which areas do you think offer the best quality of living, that supports our cultural background/preferences/education and lifestyle?
We are also open to other suggestions in the states that surround, Tennessee, Kentucky, even Georgia.
Home Gardener answers:
You should check out Raleigh, NC!!! It sounds perfect for your family. Raleigh was just named number 1 in the nation for business and careers. Although the job market has slowed down and there are many people out of work, there is still much more out there. My husband has a drywall/painting/etc. Business and has more work than ever!
The other activities that you mentioned are in abundance here too. It really is a great place to live and raise a family.
Feel free to e-mail me if you have any other questions.
Bob asks…
What kinds of plants are best for planting in July?
At the beginning of July, I will be moving into my first home. I live in South Texas, so it is very hot and often humid. I would like to start a garden of some type, but I know July isn’t the best time to do so. What plants, flowers, vegetables, etc. would be good to plant in July-August? Do I need to wait until September when it cools off? If so, what should I do to my backyard during the summer to prepare for my garden?
Home Gardener answers:
When you get settled in just go to a local greenhouse or garden center. There will be plants that are for the area to plant and experts to recommend all you want.
Nothing. You will not have time to settle in, get unpacked, and deal with the stress, without adding the care and maintenance of a garden
Powered by Yahoo! Answers