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I put dahlias in a large pot this year and set them on my deck where they get plenty of sun, and they looked beautiful. Then the leaves started curling up and dying, the buds started rotting before they bloomed, and the few that did bloom were very small and sick looking. What can I do?
Strip it down to about 5 growing stems. Remove the lower leaves in July to help air circulation and feed with tomato food once a week (at half strength). Don't...
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I rooted my plumeria cutting, after it sprouted leaves I planted it several weeks ago. There are no leaves; however the cutting is still firm. How long should it take before producing leaves?
Plumeria are sensitive to the number of hours of sunlight each day. You can "force" them with a grow light in northern latitudes but it will start growing when it...
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Do the blossoms need to be dried before making tea?
They don't have to be, but dried flowers will provide a stronger, more obvious flavor.
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Those are all dried plums, not prunes. How do I make the prunes like I buy in the stores? Somewhat dried but still soft and chewy. I have dried plums, but cannot get that consistency.
You should try "sweating" them. This is how dried grapes become raisins. The grapes are gathered in boxes and packed tightly. The duration I'm not sure of, but I make...
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Can you freeze the blocks once your chow is made?
Yes, but you should let the blocks thaw out to room temperature before cutting and serving them to your silkworms.
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What is the life expectancy of a fruitless mulberry tree?
A fruitless mulberry tree will live between 25-50 years, depending on the conditions.
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What is a fruitless mulberry tree?
It is the same thing as the fruited mulberry tree, but without the mess. It is a great shade tree and can grow to be 20-60 feet in height with...
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Do male mulberry trees produce fruit?
No. The male flower is needed to pollinate the female flower buds that produce the fruit.
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Once I regrow bok choy or kale, can I cut a few leaves off while it's growing without killing the plant, and will those leaves grow back? Also, where is it best to cut the leaves?
I take some regrown leaves off of my kale all of the time and they do just fine. I only take about 20-30% in one harvest and leave the rest...
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I'm getting calls from people who hang up if I ask for their address or call back number. I get as many as 40 calls a day. What can I do?
One of the reasons you're getting so many calls is that you keep picking up! Once you answer the phone, the scammer or telemarketer knows that your phone number has...
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