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What Is the Shelf Life of Fresh Butternut Squash?
Asked by T.M. from Boston
on November 20, 2008
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Hello,
We have a very kind neighbour who has a garden and gave us a butternut squash about a month ago, if not more. It's still sitting on our counter! I am wondering...
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- squash keeps for a looooong time. it should be fine. cut it up and if it still smells sweet, not funky, and the flesh is not discolored, it is totally fine.
- A quick way yo cook it is in the microwave. I cut the squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds. Place the halves face down on a microwave safe plate. (not plasti...
- Its fine :) cook it and enjoy. A squash lasts on the counter at room temperature for months. even longer at a lower temperatures like 50.
How to Beautify the Garden That Stays Through Winter
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on October 5, 2008
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I am thinking about some ideas to keep my garden beautiful through out the winter with something colorful. Any suggestions on what plants would stay throughout the win...
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- Pansies and pansies and more pansies.
- I think mums will last too, although I don't know about all winter long, and you can get them in just about any color. They will also come back every year and bloom fo...
- Rosemary and thyme will stay green all year. Mustard greens, carrots, lettuce, spinach, make great winter veggies. Pansies usually keep blooming. Some roses will bl...
Where to Buy Outdoor Plants, Small Shrubbery? Plano/Allen/McKinney
Asked by S.D. from Dallas
on July 10, 2007
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Hey there .. I come again requesting where the locals like to shop. :-) I know I can get things from Home Depot and Lowes .. but I haven't seen many garden nurserys do...
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- Shades of Green on Coit Rd. in Frisco is an excellent, high quality nursery. Many local landscapers who care about their product use them.
- Hi, We found Countryside Nursery on Hwy 5 just south of Exchange in Allen. They are very knowledgeable and have wonderful plants & shrubs at reasonable prices. I rea...
- Welcome to TEXAS!! We have tried HD and Lowes also but Shades od Green in Frisco is an awesome place to shop. The prices are comperable to other places and the service...
Sandbox - What to Do with Last Year's Sand?
Asked by W.S. from Chicago
on April 23, 2008
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My 4 yr old had a sandbox last year and I want to put fresh sand in it for her now. What do I do with the old sand? It's been sitting out there all winter in a cover...
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- Great question! I wondered the same thing!
- One of my neighbors got rid of his sand bit by bit. He put a bag out with the garbage each week for a month or two, because doing it all at once wouldn't have worked.
- Put it into the garden. I did this last year in the tomato patch & had the biggest crop of tomoatos ever.
Need Ideas on a Place to Have Pictures Taken
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on May 20, 2009
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I am looking for ideas on a location to have my daughter's professional pictures taken this weekend. I was thinking of having them done at the Chicago Botanic Garden,...
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- I don't know exactly where you are, but Independence Grove in Libertyville on Rte 137 is beautiful. Or you can try Volo Bog on Rte 12. The forest preserve on F...
- I think it's called the Garfield Conservatory. It's an indoor garden located in Chicago. It was free to get in (u could donate a $2 or so). I'm not sure if they have a...
- In Lisle is the Arboretum which is pretty and has a kids area to which little ones can play. Also, In Winfield is Cantigny Park (some days it is free to enter)...they...
"Green" Lawn & Garden Care
Asked by M.M. from Green Bay
on April 14, 2009
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Hi Moms and Dads,
I'm looking to weed and feed and generally care for my backyard/garden with out a lot of harsh chemicals. I'm concerned about the chemicals in such...
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- Go to www.gardensalive.com they are all natural non-toxic lawn and garded care.
- We have used GlobalCare™ Lawn Power for a few years. Works great. There is also Plant Power which would be great for the garden. You can use the Lawn Power on the...
- to keep weeds down you can put newspaper around the plants or inbetween rows and cover it with mulch, then to fertilize compost grass clipping, coffee grounds, egg she...
Garden Slugs!
Asked by V.J. from Phoenix
on May 18, 2008
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I recently added a large planter box in my backyard which I filled with flowers. I was doing some weeding yesterday and noticed several large slugs. I can't stand the ...
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Gardening Question
Asked by B.D. from Washington DC
on September 29, 2008
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Hi ladies. This is my first year that I ever planted a garden and I have enjoyed it SO much. In addition to a lot of other fruits and veggies, I planted strawberries...
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- Strawberries come back year after year. But they only produce good berries for about three years. Then you will need to replant. Give them a little fertilizer in ea...
- Good morning! We have had a strawberry garden for years. They are really low maintenance. Some years we cut them back, other years we leave them alone. We do kind ...
- hello! I am a fellow gardener who has been growing strawberries and more for years. I let the leaves in my yard provide winter protection. It's a thick layer and it ...
Help! Something Is Eatting My Plants!
Asked by S.W. from Denver
on June 27, 2008
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I need help with my garden. I have noticed over the last couple of days that there is something that seems to be eatting my plants. It is mostly on my roses and hone...
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- Contact your County Extension Office (all counties have them and they are in the phone book. They have specialists on staff and can identify whatever is attacking you...
- I had the same problem with my Peony plants. I bought a bag of lady bigs at Home depot and sprinkled them on the plants and they had a feast! My plants seem a little h...
- I heard dish soap & water around, and/or on the plants to keep bugs away. Hope that helps!
Ways to Go Green for the Family???? How Does One Grow Sprouts? Composter?
Asked by H.O. from Austin
on May 7, 2009
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I have finally decided that it is time to really make some changes in our family. So, I am looking for ways to make our family more GREEN. I would love to hear suggest...
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- If you're just starting out composting you can make a small on easily. Take 2 Rubbermaid tubs, punch a bunch of nail holes in the bottom of one and put it inside th...
- I wanted to start growing sprouts too but I have no idea how to get started! I'm going to keep looking at your answers to see if you get any good advice. I did start a...
- Kudos to you! We need more moms like you. :) Okay...for compost, it's easier than you think. You don't need some elaborate production. Just find about a 3x3 area some...
