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September 2009

Dracaena Marginata

I have a Dracaena Marginata approx. 5' in height that my kitten climbed and broke in half!  Grrr  I tried to re-root the part that broke off and failed, and now the remainder has grown approx. 6" of new limb at the top where it was broken, with leaves with another growing on the other side of the trunk.  Do I leave them? Can I cut them off and replant with the parent plant?  If so, how do I do this?  The second shoot is only about 1" yet - still an infant!  So, I don't think it is ready, but the 6" I think is.  It is healthy but I fear as it grows its' weight will pull the parent over and break the trunk.  Also - I'd like to fill in below where the trunk is so bare.  I think the kitten, now adult, is over its' curiosity of that plant.  Your advice will be appreciated.  Thank you.  Read more

Orchids

Hi Gwen.  I am a budding orchid enthusiast in the Philippines.  I am migrating to in the US, specifically in Daly City.  Do you think I can grow orchids there?  I am concerned because the climate in the US is different from the Philippines.  I need to know which kind of orchids grow there.  Please help me. Thanks. Read more

 

May 2009

Growing Herbs in the Tropics
Greetings and how's my friend Gwen!  I do hope you can encourage your friend herbalist to publish a book on tropical herbs citing their medicinal and beneficial values. I always read your very valuable and wonderful book. If there's a publication on these herbs, please send me a copy so that I can grow it here in the Philippines.  Read more

Quotes for a Cookbook

Dear Gwen - HOPE spring will soon come in SK.-- I am sure you agree!

Gwen, our United Church is printing a 50th Ann. Cookbook and I am busy with it right now.  I have a request from you, since you are the Queen of finding good quotes!!  I found some nice food / home/ heart/ warmth / cooking / kitchen / soul food / table/ hospitality / quotes in " Simple Abundance " (Breathnach) book.   But am wondering if you know where I could find more, or you could send me some appropriate quotes.   That would be greatly appreciated.  Read more

 

April 2009

Hollandaise Sauce

When I make Hollandaise Sauce, it separates during cooking. What should I do?  Read more

 

 

March 2009 

Philodendron

I potted a philodendron in a ceramic pot that will be in the house.  I am not sure of the species but it appears to be a non-climber.  There was about 3 inches (7.5 cm) of space around the sides (which I filled in with potting soil), but the roots are sticking out a little on top.  Will that be okay?  Will it settle into the pot?  Thanks!  Read more

 

December 2008

Preserving Potatoes

I am wondering what to do with the enormous crop of potatoes that we harvested this year.  I don’t want to see them go to waste as we don’t have a cold room in which to store them for the winter.  Read more

Herbs – Health Benefits (submitted by LT. COL. June Magueflor (Ret).

Greetings! What I'm asking are your recommendations on what kinds of herbs should I grow that help treat and prevent immune disorders, helps lower blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol.  Read more

 

August 2008

Smelly Soil
I have a problem with the "smell" of my new garden. We recently converted our small old patch of mossy grass in the very shaded back yard, surrounded by a hedge, into a beautiful garden oasis with a dry stone wall and a flagstone patio and lots of new garden beds around the patio. 
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July 2008

Urine Burns

Our dog got into the small, fenced area of drought resistant grass we have. There are many urine burns that we can't seem to get rid of.  We tried mushroom compost, but the spots are still brown. Any suggestions?  Read more

 

June 2008

Organic Gardening

I have had many inquiries about organic gardening and thought I would include the following links for your information.  The articles cover a number of aspects related to organic gardening.  Read more

 

May 2008

Organic Gardening
I would like to grow an organic garden and am wondering how to go about it.  Thanks. 
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Growing Grasses Indoors

Is it possible to grow grasses indoors?  Read more

Ceylon Cinnamon

Do you have any idea where I can purchase Cinnamon from Ceylon in Edmonton, or Calgary, Alberta?  Read more

 

April 2008

Homeostatic Soil Organism
I am in search of homeostatic soil organism for my son to use to battle his ulcerative colitus.  Do you sell this?  If not, do you have any ideas where I may obtain safe amounts of it? 
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March 2008 

Cleaning Rust From Sinks

We live on the farm, this will be our first year of producing organic crops.  We believe in using natural cleaning products etc and have a problem with rust in our well water.  Is there a natural cleaner to remove rust build up in sinks etc.?  Read more

 

February 2008

Squash

I have a recipe that asks for frozen squash as one of the ingredients.  I am wondering if you know where it can be purchased?  Read more

Canning Potatoes

At the end of the season, I have lots of little potatoes left over and wonder if they can be canned and how to do it?  Read more

 

January 2008

Orchid

I was recently sent a beautiful white orchid as a sympathy gift and am not sure how to care for it. It's so beautiful that I would not only like it to live but am also looking into adding to it. Could you offer some advice?  Read more

 

December 2007

Poinsettia

I just received a poinsettia for the holidays.  I am wondering how to take care of it. Read more

 

November 2007

Yucca

Thanks for making such a great website!  I browsed several looking for information on the care of yucca canes & yours was the best.  Read more

Detachment and Grief   

I've been a student of Science of Mind since 1980.  I noticed you mentioned "detachment" in your email.  Read more

 

October 2007

Lavender Oil

Do you know about infusing in oil or whatever it may be called to use garden lavender that I grew this year in my circle garden?  Read more

 

September 2007

Preparing the Garden for Winter

I am a new gardener this year and don’t know what to do to get the garden ready for winter.  Can you help?  Read more

 

August 2007

Bonsai 

I was given a bonsai plant for valentine's day.  Do you have any tips of the best way to care for these?  Read more

Memorial Garden

I have been working on a "sanctuary" outside of our church. Being a novice gardener, I just offered to help with the design and maintaining of a memorial garden for unborn babies (abortion or mis-carriages, etc).  Read more  

 

July 2007

Garden Mulch

My question is about the use of a mix of pine/spruce bark as a garden mulch.  Read more

 

May/June 2007

Organic Growing

What is considered organic growing?  Read more

Get Rid of Ants

How do you get rid of ants?  Read more

 

March/April 2007

Pomegranate

I am interested in knowing more about pomegranate.  Read more

Friend Diagnosed with Illness

When a close friend is diagnosed with a serious illness such as cancer, what is the best way to help the person deal with it?  Read more

 

January/February 2007

Borage Tea

I am interested in knowing whether borage tea is available in dry form?  Read more

2nd Marriage

I am in a second marriage for the last 9 years and recently I cleaned out some of the boxes that I had moved several times.  Read more

17 year old granddaughter

My 17-year-old granddaughter is not happy at home.  Read more

 

November/December 2006 

Bamboo (Dracaena Sanderia)

The bottom leaves on my lucky bamboo plant turn yellow.  Read more

 

September/October 2006 

Ants

How do you get rid of ants in the house?  Read more

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

My question is about rosemary, it is my latest favorite herb.  Read more

Slugs and Snails

How do you get rid of slugs in the garden?  Read more

Sweet Grass (Hierochloe odorata)

I am interested to know the garden care for sweetgrass. Read more

 

July/August 2006 

Plants That Remove Toxins From The Soil 

Do you know of good plants to use outside to remove toxins?  Read more

Self-container Watering Pots

Are you very familiar with the self-container watering pots?  Read more

 

May/June 2006 

Dog-rose (Rosa canina)

Can you advise me, I have a very old Dog rose that hasn't flowered.  Read more

Growing Herbs

I would love to put an herb garden in.  Read more

Orange Coloured Foods

What does it mean if I am craving orange foods?  Read more

Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata)

I have tried many different ways to bring my passionflower into bloom.  Read more   

Rhubarb (Rheum x cultorum)

I'm interested in growing rhubarb.  Read more

 

March/April 2006 

Poisonous Plants

I was told by someone doing a safety audit for our company that plants with "variegated" leaves contribute to bad air quality and cause ill health for some people.  Read more

 

Winter 2006 

Canola Oil

I enjoyed your website and was intrigued with food and colours and recipes.  Read more

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