4/29/9:50am More than a week ago I submitted a question about a tree in my yard. When can I expect an answer? Will the answer come via email?

I have a hard time identifying poison ivy. Are any of these plants poison ivy? They were wet when I took the pictures.

We have large amounts of Russian Sage (inherited from a previous owner) growing on our property.  I am wondering whether Russian Sage is a listed invasive plant in Colorado.

Thank you,  John T. Pinder

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I have a vegetable garden in Jackson (Jackson County) and would like to release live worms into it to help improve the soil. My problem is that I am not sure which type would be best (and not invasive). Sadly, it seems that most of the articles that I have read on the subject, tend to promote whichever type of worm that the have for sale. With that said, could you tell me a (couple) specific type of worm(s) that would be appropriate for a vegetable garden, and maybe a reputable source for them. Note that I am not looking to compost, just enrich the soil that the vegetables and herbs are growing in. Thank you, in advance.

I am a widow on on a fixed income. The house that I recently purchased has a ditch in front that is impossible for me to mow. I live on a state highway. My ditch has large drainage tile in it. My question is, I would like to plant native plants in the ditch such as cat tails, milkweed, etc. I really can't afford to put alot of money into this project. Is there any place that would help with a project such as this?

Please tell me if the May 10 Smart Gardening to Deter Deer is available by Zoo,

Hello. I grow hydroponically in a greenhouse. I have a ridge gourd plant. It started fine but now the leaves are getting spots, discolouration and drying. I was wondering if it is because I had sprayed them with neem oil but I don't think that is it. They are under a white grow light for 5-6 hours daily. The other plants (two bottle gourd) and two dill plants are doing fine. They are separated, fans are operating all the time, and temperature of 68 degrees. The plants are growing in perlite in a bato bucket. Photos attached. Thank you very much. We live in Hopkins/Minnetonka.

I had the soil in my alley garden tested last Fall. My plan is to grow flowers in this garden, but there is one clump of rhubarb growing. The lead was 1245ppm. Do I need to worry about lead being taken up by the rhubarb, or about my grandchildren helping me in this garden given the lead? They are good handwashers :-) Thank you so much!

This set of weeds appeared just this Spring. We are concerned this is giant hogweed or possibly some other poisonous weed. This is sitting under the canopy of a larger bush that has been in place for years. One photo shows the ground, and another was an attempt to capture the “flower” from above, in a gap of the bush. Can you identify this plant, please?

We have planted 8 autumn blaze maples in the past two years. Is it beneficial to apply a root stimulator now. Six trees were potted and two were burlap ball trees