Hello. I participated in 4-H as a youth in Carroll County Maryland. I now live in Montgomery County Maryland in the Olney/Derwood area. I am looking to acquire a pair of guinea pigs and I understand your members sometimes breed them. How can I find a 4H guinea pig breeder near me? Thanks. Joy Sharp

I see some very small black flies lingering around my indoor basil. Some seem to be on the soil Some leaves are showing some stress as they are curling as they are growing from the stem where I pinched them off to encourage to grow out vs up.How might I get rid of them and still be able to eat the basil?

Hello, This past spring, I naively designed a garden facing 315 degrees northwest. With winter around the corner, I wonder if some plants require more than root and wind protection. In particular, do I have plants that are best transplanted into containers and placed indoors throughout the colder months? Please see below for details. Location: South Texas Hardiness: 9b Average annual hours freezing or below: 200 (light freeze) Freeze Moisture: Dry Number of plants at risk: 47 Plants •Tropical Hibiscus •Coleus •Cactuses •Succulents •Codiaeum variegatum (Croton) •Split Leaf Philodendron •Ferns -Kimberly -Macho -Boston •Palms -Yuccas -Majesty Palm •Coleus •Elephant Ears -Alocasia macrorrhiza Odor -Colocasia esculenta -Colocasia esculenta Black Magic -Alocasia Chantrieri Also, with respect to each classification of Elephant Ears, many range in height from 3’ - 5’ with a relatively proportional span. From what I understand, each are perennials and will remain in the garden all winter. I would, however, like to bring a few of the largest indoors so they can continue to grow. If I do so, will they continue thriving independent of the care I provide them to nurture health? I would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to read and my questions. While I’ve spent a great amount of time researching these questions online, my confidence in the consistency of the advice never formed. So I am in desperate need for expertise and clarity. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving. Best, Aaron Pappas

Stone fruits often sucker along the root, however I cannot find any information specific to individual hybrids. I’m debating between a “Sweet Cherry Pie” and “Mesabi” cherry. Do either any sucker? Are either of those less prone than the other? What about the “Toka” plum? Thanks for your help! I have a small and thoroughly planted yard which won’t handle rouge trees well. Sarah

What are the pros and cons of growing a buffalo grass lawn in Saginaw Michigan?

I had my lawn aerated and overseeded two months ago. The seeding has taken very well except in a few places. In these few places, the existing grass (see pictures) looks dead or dormant. Is this just stubborn crabgrass that has prevented the new seed taking? Is there anything I can do now to improve the situation for Spring? Should I pull it or wait to spring? Please advise and thanks.

Hi this Christmas cactus is loaded w buds but they are dropping off quickly. Gave it a big drink of water. It’s near bright indirect light in the kitchen. Thoughts??

what is a good tomato variety for canning to grow on the Eastern Shore?

What is the best way to water a poinsettia plant? How often does it require watering? Where should the plant reside in my house (indoor)?

What is this nut tree? It’s not a black walnut. Unfortunately it was hit by lightning during the tornado time but it still lives and has lots of nuts that we find on the ground. The leaves are beautiful in the fall. Thanks, Anne