Q: Does adding manure lower or raise soil pH?

A: Remember soil pH indicates the acidity (below 7) or the alkalinity (above 7) of the soil. This is an important factor in the absorption of elements such as iron. As a general rule, animal… Read More
by kathywarner
Posted: July 19, 2017
A: Remember soil pH indicates the acidity (below 7) or the alkalinity (above 7) of the soil. This is an important factor in the absorption of elements such as iron. As a general rule, animal… Read More
by kathywarner
Posted: July 18, 2017
Q: Why do we have to use scientific names when common names are so much easier? I can’t pronounce or spell the names. A: You have raised an interesting question and one I am sure… Read More
Posted: March 3, 2017
Pummelo, Citrus maxima, looks similar to a grapefruit but quite different. It is a very large, round to pear-shaped, yellowish orange fruit with very thick rind. The fruit is so large there have been records… Read More
Posted: April 20, 2016
I was glad you were able to show me a close-up photo of this plant. Although it took me a little while to remember it, I finally realized the shrub was Japanese serissa or Yellow… Read More
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