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Moving (and want my peony to come along) #855715

Asked November 25, 2023, 7:33 AM EST

Hi there, We just purchased a new home and will be moving sometime end of February/early March. I have a lovely peony plant that I purchased 5 years ago when my daughter was born. I want to bring her with me! (My plant - my daughter will be coming too lol) What is the best way to safely dig up/transfer her at that time of year, if it's possible at all? Thanks for your insight!

Livingston County Michigan

Overwintering peppers and herbs #855650

Asked November 22, 2023, 8:16 AM EST

I moved my bell peppers and herbs inside and would like to keep them healthy through the winter. What care do they need?

Washtenaw County Michigan

Education( plants, trees) #855620

Asked November 21, 2023, 10:29 AM EST

Our community in the Flat Rock, Michigan area wishes to partner with an elementary school to plan an Earth Day event in 2024.  While development of this idea is in its early stages, our initial image is that a knowledgeable person who relates well to children would be able to speak to the children and help them understand the importance of plant life, in particular trees, to our environment and to the sustainability of human life.  Does the Michigan State Extension Office provide this kind of service or might it be possible to refer us to another organization who does?




Thank you!

Tom







Wayne County Michigan

Invasive Plant Eradication #855568

Asked November 20, 2023, 10:38 AM EST

Can you please tell me how I can eliminate this plant from my lawn? See attached photo. Thank you.



St. Clair County Michigan

Weekly newsletter #855531

Asked November 19, 2023, 2:42 PM EST

How can I get the weekly/ monthly newsletter sent to my email each week/ month?

Oklahoma County Oklahoma

Artichokes on Sauvie Island #855465

Asked November 17, 2023, 4:59 PM EST

Hey I am thinking about raising artichokes in a test plot on Sauvie Island. Who is the expert on that?

Multnomah County Oregon

Volunteering #855459

Asked November 17, 2023, 2:07 PM EST

I plan on attending an orientation class for the master gardeners program very soon and registering for classes that begin Jan 24 2024. I am wondering if I can volunteer at the extention(Medford, Jackson County)in the meantime to refamiliarize and help to prepare for the coming term. I have previous horticulture training/greenhouse work, and started the master gardener program a few years ago but a disability forced me to drop and I want to restart and complete the program if I can get through it. My previous training was at City College San Francico Horticulture Dept. and it was the best part of my education . I would love to help out in the greenhouse or anywhere else if possible.

Jackson County Oregon

Tree trunk problem #855447

Asked November 17, 2023, 1:11 PM EST

Hi, this twin trunked tree appears quite sick. The leaves have been sparse the past couple years, and this bark issue has become worse this summer. Is there any hope for this tree?



Scott County Minnesota

New to gardening #855446

Asked November 17, 2023, 12:55 PM EST

Where and when can I find classes for beginner gardening?

Lane County Oregon

Search for fruit growers #855438

Asked November 17, 2023, 10:50 AM EST

I am looking for growers of these two seasonal fruits, loquats and kumquats.  I crossed paths with a grower some years ago at a festival in New Braunfels and lost track of them.....perhaps you could direct me to a source for such growers.  Thanks.  D. Poole


Bosque County Texas

Master Gardener approved site #855413

Asked November 16, 2023, 5:04 PM EST

I am inquiring as how to get approval for master gardener site? And related questions.

Macomb County Michigan

Red in Pecans #855361

Asked November 15, 2023, 7:59 PM EST

I'm seeing red stuff in the pecan's membrane-type parts where I've never seen this before when shelling and eating pecans straight from the shell. I'm wondering if it's safe to eat. I've searched the internet for an answer on what this red is to no avail. I'm not expert enough in plant biology to recognize what I'm seeing. I've attached a couple of photos, and hopefully this will help identify whether this burgundy red looking stuff is edible or if it's some kind of mold, rancidity, or fungus. The red stuff is only in the middle and skin parts of the nut, and doesn't seem to be in the meat at all. The red stuff is sort of brittle or dusty. The red is not on the shell, only inside it by the meat.



New Hanover County North Carolina

Kwanzan cherries and Brown rot #855348

Asked November 15, 2023, 1:49 PM EST

We have for years planted Kwanzan cherry trees for Blossoms of Hope in groves. Over the past several years we have noticed brown rot infecting the trees, some to the point we had had to remove them. It seems to advance in the trees each year. We are not interested in applying pesticides as it would be a never ending battle. Are there other options? Are there other flowering cherries showing resistance?

Howard County Maryland

The Aleutians, particularly Sand Point for plant suggestions #855347

Asked November 15, 2023, 1:47 PM EST

Hello,I just moved here from High Altitude in Wyoming. I am wanting to plane native plants as far as flowers and such. I am also searching for info on growing in this climate. You are the first place I have started as in Wy you were a great resource for growing gardens. Please refer me or send links of where to start looking. Thank you so much. CMC

Aleutians West County Alaska

Photo and article rights #855286

Asked November 14, 2023, 4:27 PM EST

Bonjour, I am a nursery producer in Québec Canada and we will be exibiting our products at MANTS 2024. We are specialised in Arborvitea production and want to enfisise the importance of planting harsy trees. Hardy for us mean well structured trees with single leaders that will not open up under heavy snow or ice storms. I am seeking permission to use your article and pictures in our booth. Do we need to buy rights and could you share the original pictures (not compressed) Best regards.

Alcona County Michigan

school building butterfly garden in search of master gardener student who needs volunteer hours #855269

Asked November 14, 2023, 1:45 PM EST

Hello, 

Would someone please direct me to a student in the master gardener program who would be interested in volunteering with us to help build a pollinator garden at a local elementary school in Wayne County?

Thanks so much!

Katy

Wayne County Michigan

greenery on top/inside of buildings, wondering who to ask #855180

Asked November 13, 2023, 10:45 AM EST

Hello! I am apart of the Sustainable Spartan's club and was wondering who we can talk too so we can start a project of getting greenery across walls of buildings on the MSU buildings, Yes it is late to take action on the subject because of the weather but our goal is to get plants outisde on walls hpefully by spring semester of this year.

Ingham County Michigan

Colorado Blue Spruce problem #855132

Asked November 11, 2023, 6:08 PM EST

Why is my Colorado Blue Spruce tree needles turning brown and dropping off primarily on the South side of the tree?



Jefferson County Colorado

Poor quality yard soil #855093

Asked November 10, 2023, 5:34 PM EST

Hello, I live in a small 5 unit condo building and we have a large front yard. The soil has never been good but in the past 2 years it has become so bad that even weeds won't grow in it. I'm wondering what options we might have to either bring back the soil or to do some xeriscape on our own.

Denver County Colorado

Timing to Plant Berry Saplings #855083

Asked November 10, 2023, 3:20 PM EST

Hi! Is it too late to plant saplings such as elder and saskatoon in Polk County, Iowa? What’s the latest in fall that they should be planted? And in case I need to wait until spring, what’s the best time range in spring to plant them? Is there a way to tell the timing based on the status of other plants, trees, and flowers, since that’s likely to be more accurate to variable temperature contexts than month names? Thank you!

Polk County Iowa

Will bullet galls kill my oak seedling? #854984

Asked November 09, 2023, 7:48 AM EST

I am trying to establish some oaks in our yard and from time to time transplant a squirrel-planted seedling to a suitable site. This fall, I just noticed the seedling pictured has a number of bullet galls on it. Will these harm the little tree, and should I look for a replacement? Thanks for your advice.



Marion County Ohio

College student preparing to microgram on acre of land and also have a restaurant #854957

Asked November 08, 2023, 3:38 PM EST

I just took the PA webinar for the certificate for the Produce Safety alliance class (They said it applies even though I'm in Ohio) I will be a very small "farm" actually more horticulture (fruit/vegetable/herbs) and I want to grow as much as possible myself to cut Cost of Goods to use in menu items. I will need to suppliment no doubt with other reputable growers. The reason I took this course is because I want to have as many things as I can get to show my methods as being reputable and safe along with having a farm safety plan and a voluntary inspection (some farmers markets require this to sell produce through them which will be a possible incremental step working toward my restaurant end goal). However I'm confused because when I follow the flow chart for exempt or exclusion I believe even after getting up and running full scale with just this land I would not be covered by the rule...Did I waste my time getting this? Should I try to be GAP certified? I see a class for $50 and was considering taking it for the above reason (to be reputable and considered safe in practice). I believe no matter how small or big any sales would be if someone was gong to eat my food in any shape way or form I should have standards and have something showing my process in case someone were to become ill etc. Is there any advice you can share or anything recommendations or thoughts on anything I shared? Thanks in advance, Maria Weber<personal data hidden>

Mahoning County Ohio

Japanese maple not doing well #854852

Asked November 07, 2023, 7:46 AM EST

The underside and north-facing sections of our several years old Japanese maple no longer leaf out and have brittle branches. We do not see any visible signs of disease, no mold, insects or unusual spots. We consulted several different tree books even those specializing in Japanese maples but none of them cover this issue.



Orange County North Carolina

Help with Apple Trees #854828

Asked November 06, 2023, 4:21 PM EST

The attached images are of young apple trees at my daughters school in Rochester, Mi. I believe they are in need of pruning and supports but I am looking for some guidance on where to start and what time of year? They have been producing fruit but it doesn't look like they have received maintenance. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!



Oakland County Michigan

ID dark red flesh crab apple #854785

Asked November 06, 2023, 11:28 AM EST

we have this crabapple tree growing in our yard and noticed that the flash is deep, deep, red and very sweet. Can you identify it by the photos attached? I’d like to know if it’s actually edible.



Muskegon County Michigan