What & When to Plant
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Planting Tree in Honor of Classmates...
Asked by A.B. from Lubbock
on August 28, 2010
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Hello all you fabulous mommas!!!
I have a request that I hope somebody can help me out with..This year, I have lost two classmates within 6 months of each other..On...
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- Excellent idea! I would call your local garden center and let them know what youre plans are and I'm sure they would donate them. Nurseries also carry trees. We did th...
- They did this at my son's school for one of the parents that had been a big volunteer. Its a beautiful tree with a plaque at the base. I believe that they only had to...
- I think its a wonderful idea, when my dad died someone gave us a key lime tree instead of flowers and i thought it was the best sentiment. Everytime i pick a lime off ...
House Warming Present
Asked by M.M. from Milwaukee
on September 5, 2010
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Hey,
I have a friend who is moving into a newly built house. They are leaving a house they really love but just way too small for her and her family. I would really...
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- It's not really unique, but I would of loved some restaurant gift cards. The last thing I wanted to do when I moved is worry about cooking dinner.
- hmmmmmm. well, im a little humorous. i always bring a plunger. lol. i know every time i have moved into a new place the first thing to go wrong is always a clogged toi...
- I can tell you that the photo from the house across the street was the favorite gift they received (per the neighbors). We took a pic and then used Corel Paint Shop ...
Gardening/water Advice
Asked by K.V. from Detroit
on October 22, 2008
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I have recently received an offer of some land for use for a garden. It is free and love the idea of having a garden again. My problem is that I am sure the land own...
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- K., If you mulched the garden it would reduce the amount of water you would be required to haul, because it would keep the moisture in the ground longer, an add...
- Sounds like you need a good rain barrel. Most garden supply catalogs have some sort for sale. Some even have spigots so that you can attach a hose. If you do not ha...
- You could always offer to pay 10-15 dollars a week for the use of the water.... I have no idea how much it would cost to use the amount of water you would need but 10-...
Flowers? Trees? Gardens?
Asked by K.K. from Saginaw
on September 12, 2011
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I'm moving into a rental house out of an apartment. my apartment never had any direct sunlight that would come in, so I couldn't keep a houseplant alive to save my li...
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- My suggestion is to reach out to the local Master Gardeners group. This is a group of volunteers who have been trained via your local state university, and can give yo...
- That's alot of advice you need. I suggest visiting a nearby nursery or garden center and get your questions answered. I had an almost 50 yr old huge apple tree whe...
- for flowers, go to springhill.com they have every type of flower possible, and tell you where & how to plant them, the favorite soil, watering, shade or sun, etc. and...
Advice on What to Send for Memorial Service
Asked by M.S. from Houston
on October 15, 2008
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Hi Mammas!
I have a quick question~
My sister-in-law's Dad passed away this week and he is being cremated but there is a memorial service on Friday. Is it appro...
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- I would send flowers versus a plant personally as they are more cheerful to look at, but I don't really think it matters where you send them. If they are sent to the f...
- Either is appropriate, but the plant to the house might be more enjoyed and appreciated.
- M., I would send some sort of flowering plant to the house. This weay, the family can plant it outside in his memory. Peace, C.
House Warming Gift
Asked by R.C. from Los Angeles
on February 22, 2011
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Some friends of ours bought their first house back in October. In early December they had us over for dinner and we brought them a card with a gift card as a house wa...
Late Picking My Son up from Kindergarten
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on September 6, 2011
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My husband just called me. He couldn't find the keys and my son was already supposed to have been picked up from school. I hightailed it over there, but by the time ...
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- I think more than anything, you and your DH need to communicate earlier when this happens and not let it happen again or often. I think THAT would make the teacher hap...
- This stuff happens and it's wrong of her to act put out about something like this. Now I DO act VERY put out when people don't pay me on time. I don't want to hear t...
- I don't think you need to get her a gift. Instead, I would ask her/the office what to do next time so that you can inform them that you will be late. To me, a gi...
Need Ivy Suggestion
Asked by J.E. from Dallas
on March 31, 2008
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Hi Mamas,
We just built a wood arbor over our back patio and I'd like to dress it up. I'd love to grow some ivy on it and eventually string white lights on it. I ...
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- One thing you should know about ivy is the old saying -- the first year it sleeps, second it creeps, third it leaps. This is SO true. If you want faster coverage the...
- I bought two Yellow Jasmine vines last Spring, and they are doing VERY well now, despite the weather. They are fully grown, over 6', and I've had to trim them a few t...
- From my knowledge, anything that flowers will pretty much attract bees/wasps, but I could be wrong. I do know that honeysuckle attracts them. I liked English Ivy....
Mental Health Help
Asked by B.H. from Tampa
on August 11, 2010
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Has anyone had the experience of either accepting treatment or haved a loved on who accepted treatment at a facility for severe depression? I do not hear great things...
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- B., I have worked in the mental health field (both inpatient and outpatient) for the past 7 years. The best thing you could possibly do for mental health help is if yo...
- I've been diagnosed with clinical depression and have never been to a treatment facility. I do however go to regular counseling sessions, work closely with a psychiat...
- I do not know about Morton Plant as I life in Nevada, however, I do know that seeking help for severe depression on an inpatient basis is very, very beneficial. I hav...
Onions
Asked by M.B. from Washington DC
on April 18, 2012
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Okay, I got myself a big bag of regular yellow onions. I've had the bag for a couple weeks and used most of the onions, I have 3 left. I've noticed that two have sta...
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- Yes you can eat the sprouted ones. I've never found it to affect the flavor. You can also plant them - they'll grow into a plant. Sometimes they will grow a new bulb d...
- I use the green part as I would any green onion. I use the bulb as you would any bulb onion. I enjoyed JB's web site information. Good luck to you and yours.
- Yes you can eat or plant them. We have a whole section of our garden that comes from veggies we didn't use...our garlic, sweet onion, green onions and romaine lettuce...
