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greenfreak
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greenfreak
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Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
I started a Facebook page because I have a lot of garden information from all the reading I've done, websites I've visited, etc.
I'm looking to make a list of the most common things people want to know about, if you could help with that.
What are the things you want to know, what do you wish you had a solution to, or what's a nice tip or trick that you may want to share?
So far, I was thinking:
Perennial recommendations by sun/shade exposure
How to shop for and pick healthy plants
Container plant combinations & methods
Bad insects & diseases and innovative ways to fight them
Good insects and how to lure them
Design basics with photos
Plant profiles
Web resources for information/purchasing
Weeding methods and tools
Photographs of flowers
Anything else you can think of? I wouldn't make the mistake of updating it too often, but I would like to line up subjects beforehand so I don't go too long without anything new.
Here is the page if you want to "Like" it so you see all the updates. :)
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Bonnie-Jean
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Re: Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
Maybe a 'glossary' of things for general knowledge like annuals vs. perennials. Peat moss selection. Mulch varieties and dos and donts. A 'green' area if you are wanted.
I 'liked' the page since I love to garden.
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| Posted 5/10/10 3:55 PM |
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Jenn627
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Jenn
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Re: Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
I don't have anything to offer b/c I know nothing about gardening but just wanted to say this is awesome!
eta: Thank you!
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| Posted 5/10/10 5:02 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
Kid safe (no chemical) tips for keeping animals away from veggies.
Also how to keep animals from getting bulbs. Squirrels or something must have got all the tulip bulbs I planted around one of our trees last fall.
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| Posted 5/10/10 5:03 PM |
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LisaW
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Re: Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
NICE IDEA!!!!
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| Posted 5/10/10 5:27 PM |
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MissJones
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Re: Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
Oooh, I 'liked' it! What about something on indoor plants or indoor herb gardens? 
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| Posted 5/10/10 6:13 PM |
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tourist
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Re: Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
Great I idea! You always have great tips! I "liked" your page!
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| Posted 5/10/10 6:27 PM |
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
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Re: Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
- Organic section: plants, weeds, lawn care and veggie garden
- Best plants for different sun exposures
- Best low maintenance plants for those who hate spending hours taking care of plants. "Set it and forget it"
- Best perenuals
- Annuals: "what will have great impact on the eyes but not the wallet"
- Plants for garden with color theme (white garden, monochromatic garden, pink, purple and red gardent).
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| Posted 5/10/10 6:32 PM |
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greenfreak
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greenfreak
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Re: Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
Great suggestions! And thank you for 'liking' my page!
Posted by smdl
white garden
So funny you mention that. I was watching 2 different garden shows that I DVR'd last weekend and both of them featured people that had white gardens. I thought... is this a thing? I mean, there are a lot of white flowers to choose from out there.
People use white gardens at night too because you can still see a lot of blooms. I know one flower, a vine called Moonflower, that only blooms at night and smells amazing:
It's like a white Morning Glory but much bigger.
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| Posted 5/10/10 6:47 PM |
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tourist
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Re: Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
I've seen white layouts in books/catalogs.
I don't do all white, but I love white flowers b/c I mostly see my garden at night, unfortunately. 
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| Posted 5/10/10 6:50 PM |
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tourist
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Re: Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
oh, and suggestions for topics:
annuals--moving beyond impatiens & petunias
a "what you should be doing now" update every month or so
If plant a does well in your yard, try plant b. . .etc
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| Posted 5/10/10 6:53 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
When is the best time to trim back different plants.
Speaking of which, once the flower dies on a tulip or daffodil but there is still a green stalk and leaves, can you trim them down to the ground and the bulb survive to the next year? Or do I need to leave them alone until the stalk and leaves turn yellow?
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| Posted 5/10/10 7:35 PM |
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Re: Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
First I have to  because when my first gardening question of the season came up, I'm still very new to this, my first thought was...
I was on the NSP today at 6 am when I thought of it.
"I have to FM greenfreak" And I don't even know you
This is AWESOME!!!
OK, here's my question.... berries? Strawberries? Best to plant in containers?? How fragile are they? When do I plant them? Etc, etc.
I'm asking because I only buy organic strawberries.
As my kids eat A LOT of them I thought it might just be easier to grow some.
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| Posted 5/10/10 7:51 PM |
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JldDolphin
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Jen
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Re: Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
I just "like" it. I can't wait to read up on things. Love it! Love the pics you have. You took those right?
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| Posted 5/10/10 10:52 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
My Boys!!!!
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Re: Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
I like pictures so I can see what I should be planting
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| Posted 5/11/10 9:01 AM |
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greenfreak
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Member since 9/06 11483 total posts
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greenfreak
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Re: Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
Thanks again! I need to figure out how to get other gardeners on there to comment and make suggestions on things. I kind of wanted it to be a back-and-forth, not just me telling people stuff I know. 
Do you think it would be wrong to advertise my page on the FB gardening groups?
By the way - tulip and daffodil foliage should be left alone until they yellow and dry out. The leaves are what feeds the bulb so it can replenish it's strength for next season. If you cut, you may not get as many next year, or they may be shorter.
I knew someone who rubberbanded hers to keep them tidy. I'm just going to plant something in front of them so they camouflage the yellowing foliage.
Jen, yes the ones in the album are mine. 
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| Posted 5/11/10 1:31 PM |
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VickiC
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Re: Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
How about vegetable patches? Can you do a piece on that?
We want to grow corn, cucumber and beans, but don't know how to plant them, etc.
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| Posted 5/11/10 1:52 PM |
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tj2008
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Re: Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
I just 'like" it
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| Posted 5/11/10 8:59 PM |
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Goldi0218
My miracles!
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Re: Gardening - what do you want to know? [FB page]
I like it too. Id love to consult with you when we start our gardening - though I may have to wait until after we redo our roof and siding. I don't want hard work to get trampled on.
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| Posted 5/11/10 9:11 PM |
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