Archive for February, 2009

Can you eat the fruit off of a cherry blossom tree?

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

Fluffanutter asked: I have a cherry blossom tree and it looks like it is growing a fruit. Doesn't look like cherry's thought. Looks like a round fuzzy green thing...just started growing yesterday. What is it and is it edible??John

What are some good plants/flowers/bushes to plant in my “island” in the middle of my yard?

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

VDJ44 asked: I've been trying to find some flowers, plants, and bushes to plant in my "island" looking area of my yard. You know when people put in a bunch of flowers and bushes and rocks and who knows what else.. I want it to be full looking and ...

how do you make onion blossom batter? And a sauce for it?

Friday, February 13th, 2009

jjkk asked: how do you make onion blossom batter? And a sauce for it?Caffeinated Content

Cut flower garden- which plants grow best in the tropics?

Friday, February 13th, 2009

pam2who asked: I live on a Caribbean island. I'd like to put in a cut flower garden so I can do flower arrangements. Right now I have a lot of bird of paradise flowers, but I'm looking for some variety. I'd like to order some seeds from the US, and ...

Flower Affinity According to Your Birthday - Michigan Flower Shop Ideas

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Robert asked: Just like there are gemstones to match your birth month, there are also flowers that go with the month you were born.  If you are thinking of an extra special birthday gift, look at Michigan flower shop ideas at online florists "Florist-flowers-roses-delivery".  This website offers a wide assortment ...

Any recommendations on raised beds for gardening?

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

slscville asked: I'd like to install a raised bed for vegetable gardening this year. I think this will allow me more control over the soil quality. What's the cheapest and easiest way to go about it? Should I buy one of the ready-made beds available online? In case I wasn't clear, ...

Grass it taking over my flower bed, what can I do to get rid of it?

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

MADA1985 asked: Apparantly the home builder that I bought my house from did not put down some kind of weed or grass guard underneath the soil where my flowers and hedges are. Now grass is completelly taking over the bed. It looks terrible, I pull it often but it grows ...

How do i replace the headlight bulb on a 2002 Toyota Corolla LE?

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Sunny asked: Ive tried and tried. And i cant reach the part of the light where you pull out the bulb, take of the old one, and snap on a new one. Theres too much "stuff" around that area, and i cant reach the bulb because my hand wont fit. ...

What can I use to kill the crab grass in my flower beds that wont harm the flowers?

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Seeking advice asked: I have crab grass and other nasty weeds growing throughout my lawn and in my flower beds, is there anything I can use to treat both the weeds and crab grass that wont harm the lawn or flowers? Is there something specific to use in flower ...

What kind of flowers are good for winter weddings?

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Georgianabelle asked: I'm getting married on 2/20/10 and I was looking for some ideas for winter wedding flowers. My colors are light pink and espresso brown. I obviously know that roses are always in season, and they will be the staple flower in the bouquets, but I'm also looking for ...