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Asked February 06, 2025, 6:50 PM EST

What is the best variety of elderberry plant to grow in zone 5, southern Newaygo County and best soil type, and growing conditions?

Newaygo County Michigan

Hydroponics/Aquaponics Garden #892388

Asked February 06, 2025, 6:12 PM EST

Hello, I am looking for any information about obtaining assistance to fund a hydroponics or aquaponics garden in Eastern Oregon. Thank you for any assistance in this matter.

Baker County Oregon

Thawing Chicken #892386

Asked February 06, 2025, 5:13 PM EST

Is it okay to thaw frozen chicken at a high of 45 degrees?

Marion County Oregon

H5N1 and backyard bird feeders #892382

Asked February 06, 2025, 4:05 PM EST

What are the current recommendations for backyard bird feeders in southeast Michigan?

Wayne County Michigan

How do I protect my peach tree? #892381

Asked February 06, 2025, 3:38 PM EST

Hi! I have recently moved into a new home. We have a peach tree in our front yard. The first year we had plenty of peaches. This last year, the bugs got to the peaches before we could get to them. What do yall recommend i use to protect the peaches? Looking for a more organic approach and not heavy pesticides. Thanks!

Van Buren County Michigan

should I cut down or cut back a box elder that is pushing on porch? #892380

Asked February 06, 2025, 3:09 PM EST

Dear Extension arborists,

We have a box elder growing right next to our house. I shades our home and keeps us cool in summer. The tree has three trunks, split at ground level. It's about 40 feet tall, nicely shaped and healthy. One of the three trunks directly abuts our front porch, and there are signs it may be starting to lift the porch. Should we remove that trunk? Cut down the tree? Would a general reduction pruning slow down growth of the trunk diameter? We love this tree and hope it can provide many more years of cool shade and general joy. I tried to attach photos, but I keep getting "fileundefined" errors. Thanks a lot for your help. Let me know if you have questions or need further information.

Rio Blanco County Colorado

yard burrows #892376

Asked February 06, 2025, 2:18 PM EST

I have burrows in my yard in Richland county. They started last summer and I tried Repellex with little results. My guess is gophers any suggestions would be appreciated.

Richland County Ohio

Tomatoes #892374

Asked February 06, 2025, 2:06 PM EST

Is there a list of tomato varieties that consistently do well in west Michigan? My site is full sun and the soil is a sandy loam. I'm looking for an indeterminate variety that produces well and has excellent flavor. Also, I've been reading about root grafting tomatoes. Is it worth the effort? What root stock would be a good choice?

Kent County Michigan

Leggy plants #892370

Asked February 06, 2025, 1:05 PM EST

We always like to have a backyard garden and to save money we try to start the plants ourselves from seeds. However we always end up with leggy plants like tomatoes and cucumbers . What are we doing wrong. Thanks

Wicomico County Maryland

master gardener classes #892369

Asked February 06, 2025, 12:29 PM EST

Is there one master gardener class or are there just multiple classes that one attends? I'm confused. I thought you went to something and then received a designation of master gardener. Thank you. Linda Yeager

Lane County Oregon

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