Hi, I had to remove a rose bush in November 2022 as it had contracted Rose Rosette Disease the year prior and had died from it. I believe the neighbor's rose bushes that it got it from have been removed (but I can't really know for certain). I have no other roses. There has been nothing planted in this area for the last 18 months. I just bought a new rose bush to replace the lost one and would like to plant it in the same spot as it is right in front of my house on a public sidewalk. Is it safe to plant this new rose bush there? Or is the virus still in the soil? Thank you!

How to treat fungus-infested soil in small greenhouse, organically? Thank you!

i have a quince bush that flowers every year but the fruit almost always seems to be attacked by rust as soon as the weather warms. i have only gotten usable fruit from it once in 19 years. Is there a way to treat or prevent the rust from returning every year in a way that will allow the bush to provide edible fruit? i prefer to not use anything that would harm the environment or cause the fruit not be used. Hoping you may have an answer. Thank you.

Hello my name is Jim, and I have a farm outside of Corvallis. I am looking for an organic gardener for the summer to produce food for my family iand the community. I would love to find help setting up a garden growing vegetables and preparing them for storage. Pay would be negotiable as well as housing on the property. I was thinking this might be a nice opportunity for a student who would like to work and stay close to campus for the summer. I am currently a business owner living between Portland and Corvallis so for the most part they would have the property to themselves. Finding the right fit is most important. Jim Mathany<personal data hidden> <personal data hidden>

How do I care for thickly overgrown liriope? Will it help to cut it all down? Is there a correct way to thin it?

I have two Annabelle hydrangeas that have been growing for a long time and do quite well on the west side of the house with a layer of gravel on top of black plastic. I'm wondering if this allows them to get through the winter and both are sending out leaves on last year's growth. I was thinking of removing the plastic and putting the gravel in the driveway to fill in the ruts as the gravel matches the driveway gravel and also, I wouldn't have to buy and haul more gravel for the driveway. Would replacing the plastic and gravel with wood mulch give the same insulating qualities of getting the plants through our unpredictable winters? Or should I just leave them alone? I wouldn't have to haul woods chips as I have plenty of trees that need chipping up rather than simply burning them. What are your thoughts and both of these hydrangeas send out suckers and I was considering digging them up and planting in the same bed .

I have been successfully growing my vegetable plants under grow lights until this week. For the last two days I have noticed the tomato leaves browning. The plants are watered daily. What can I do to stop this?

Hi, our rhododendron has been ailing for a few years and its getting worse. many dead branches and now spots and discoloration on leaves and buds. Thanks for your advice!

I live in Algonac, MI and have 8 - 12 projects I'd like to do a couple of houses including roof, siding, windows, sidewalk, sheds, and other. I also recently had a new driveway, a new Furnace and 2 AC units installed. The city required permit for the driveway, something the contractor said he had to do in the past and he has been installing driveways for over 30 years. The total permit / inspections was around $1,100. Now the City wants to charge me permits ($50) + 2 inspection ($75 each) for a total of $200 per project. This comes out to around 4 - 6 percent of my project costs. For now though, let's focus shed. From what I see th e Michigan Building Code does not require a permit for a single-story out building if the shed is less than 200 square feet. I am requesting to build one at 12x10, below that limit. The City says I need a zoning permit for the shed, and I'll need a compaction/sand inspection and final inspection for a total of $200. They state the policy is per "the Michigan Building Code is not a negotiable board policy. The city of Algonac did not make up these rules, these rules are put in place by the state. Local government cannot choose to delete, amend, revise, ignore, add to, change, exempt certain persons from, or modify the codes." Question: Is a zoning permit required to build an 12x10 shed? Are 2 inspections required?