What are some varieties that you would recommend for children to get started gardening with?

I live in Solvang, Calif and cannot locate which zone I live in and the best time to start a veg garden...thanks....Doug

What is the best time (generally) to plant vegetables in South Florida? Since it's warm all year long, can I plant them anytime? Is it different for different kinds of veggies?

What would be the best way to straighten a leaning tree? It's about 15' tall, well established, and leaning at about 5-10 deg off vertical. I'd rather save the tree than cut it d …

What gardening TV or radio shows do you consider to be the best?

And which kinds of plants are most easily grafted?

HI, My feet are hot, tired, cracked and just poor ol' gardening feet at the end of the summer, Do you have any suggestions ? I used to buy a gardener's lotion locally that had some …

This week I had to pull over 30 heirloom tomato plants out of my garden that were covered with black fungus from stem to fruit. Not a single one even had a chance to ripen and I st …

I live in northwest Ohio. When would be the best time to plant apple and pear trees?

Help! My basil plants' lower leaves recently began to turn yellow and drop and this morning they have black spots. What is it and what can I do to get them back to health? I am cou …

OK, I've grown dahlias for years, but I messed up this year. They are actually my "cash crop" and I need the money I make from selling them. I need to know if I can fertilize the …

Hi there! I am new at gardening and recently started a veggie and herb garden. The old neighbor left me with what is now a huge zucchini plant and it looks great but it started get …

What comic strips or cartoons that feature gardening leave you rolling in the dirt?

i have a sloping hill that stay in the sun all day it is very plain and dry. i would like to plant some ground cover and flowers to inhance it. since it gets extremely hot were i l …