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Best time to start seeds indoors?

I live in the U.P. of Michigan(Zone 4). Is it best to start seeds 8 weeks before danger of the last frost? When has the danger passed?

Avarge last late frost date is May 15-30 for the UP , so March 15th is ths earliest to start the seeds…

you can start 2 weeks earlier on MArch 1 if you plan in hardening then off – by placing them outdoors after April 20, in a cold frame or a box covere with plastic, plexi or glass..) bes sure to bring them bring inside if frost is expected befroe MAy 20 st… wait till June 1st to plant outside…

When are tomatoes in the grocery store best?

Or when is the good tomato season? I cut into a regular on-the-vine tomato from my grocery store today and I couldn't even get a slice cut out of it! It basically turned into a ball of mush on my cutting board. When is the time when they are best (easy to cut into slices, etc.)? Also, is there some other kind of tomato I can buy now that will turn out better, like beefsteak tomato or something?
I live in New Jersey.

Even though you can get them year round, summertime is best for tomatoes. Cantaloupes and watermelon too.

Where is the best place in the Cincinnati area to buy unusual perennials?

Try checking out the forums on Daves Garden. I frequent the forum called Ohio River Valley Gardening:

http://davesgarden.com/forums/f/region_orv/all/

It's free to become a member and there's loads of information available–including member reviews of on-line nurseries:

http://davesgarden.com/gwd/

Yesterday someone suggested this nursery in Middletown:

http://www.bernsgardencenter.com/index_gardencenter.html

I haven't been there yet but they said that in the spring this place is packed with great plants.

When is the best time to plant a garden?

When is the best time to plant a flower garden?

I haven't decided what type of flowers, so that's open for suggestions.

I'm not sure if location is a big thing, but I live in Virginia.

plant when all danger of frost is passed. which should be this month. just find your grow zone and hit a few garden centers. pick some tall, medium and ground level or ground cover plants and have at it.

what are some vegetables that are easy to grow? What are some good gardening tips?

What is a good way to keep bugs and animals away from my garden? When should I strt my seeds. Note I do not have seeds I need to buy some. I start my post secondary eduation in the fall and think I will be low on cash I want to grow some food.

I don't know where you live, but these have proven easy for me to grow in soil that does not have much clay in it.

Tomatoes,
Okra,
Squash,
almost any Beans,
cantalope,
and onions and garlic.

Oh, and let's not forget the main staple…potatoes.

I would start from seed right now in your window sill. Get one of those seed starter kits, and you will only need a few of each. Say two to four plants. Trust me. After the first week of April, if you are in the southern area of US, you can transplant the plants into a garden outside. Make sure they get plenty of sun. Keep garden bug spray handy and watch for the leaves turning brown or yellow.

Good luck.

what are the best vegetables to feed a hamster?

i want to feed my hamsters vegetables,but wat is the best for them.
what sort of cheese is good.

Besides giving your hamster his dry hamster mix, you can also give him fruits and vegetables. However, you'll need to start out slow. If you feed your hamster too many fruits and vegetables, he'll get diarrhea. Start out by giving your hamster one small piece of fruit or vegetable 3 times per week. After about 4 weeks, then you can give your hamster one small piece of fruit or vegetable every day. Here's a list of safe fruits and vegetables for hamsters (from petwebsite.com):

Alfalfa
Apple (seedless)
Asparagus
Avocado (skinned and seedless)
Banana
Basil
Blackberries
Blueberries
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts – small amounts occasionally – not all hamsters like the strong taste
Calabrese
Cabbage – should only be fed in small amounts occasionally as too much can cause health problems
Carrots
Cauliflower leaves and stalks
Celery
Cherries – stones should be removed as they can be dangerous if gnawed
Chestnuts
Chicory
Chinese Leaves
Coriander
Corn-on-the-Cob
Corn Salad
Courgette
Cranberries
Cress
Cucumber
Curly Kale
Dates
Endive
Fenugreek
Feijoa
Figs
Grapes
Green beans
Kale – should only be fed in small amounts occasionally as too much can cause health problems
Kidney Beans (cooked)
Kiwi Fruit
Kumquat
Lettuce – small amounts occasionally – in excess it can cause liver problems
Logan Berries
Lychee
Mange Tout
Mango
Marrow
Melon
Mint
Mung
Okra
Pak Choy
Papaya
Parsley – a good tonic
Peach
Pear
Peas
Plums – stones should be removed as can be dangerous when gnawed
Potato (cooked)
Raspberries
Raspberry Plant leaves – beneficial for diarrhoea
Rhubarb (cooked)
Rocket Chard
Sage
Sorrel
Squash
Star Fruit
Strawberries
Sugar Cane – small amounts
Sweet Potato
Soybean Sprouts
Swede
Sweetcorn
Sweet Peppers
Ugli Fruit
Turnip
Water Chestnuts
Watermelon
Water Spinach
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what is the best way to start fruit plants from seeds?

Wanting to know what are the best ways to procure seeds for planting in my yard.

it is really seed specific, since some need a period in cold conditions (in the fridge) just google the seed and how to grow.

it's pretty easy to get most fruit seeds to sprout and grow, i have had success with orange, apple, lyche, pommigranit, raspberry, strawberry and loads of others. way too many to mention.

just put them in a general growing compost, keep them moist and warm and they will grow.

but be warned, they will not fruit for a few years, especially trees. takes a long time for them to fruit. and if you take them from a really nice fruit, there is little chance that the plant you grow will have fruit as good, because it will be a diffrent tree and probably crossed with something like a crab apple tree, which orchids use to cheaply pollinate there fruit trees. and same will be for other fruits, cheaper versions are used for the polination.

Best way to ripen tomatoes inside?

It's beginning to freeze at night. We have about 100 tomatoes that are still green and on the stem. We cut the stems and brought them inside. What's the best way to ripen them? Thanks!!

Place them in a brown paper bag

window box's what are the best perennials to grow in them?

i live in zone 6 and the home i bought already had window box's so i would like to plant somthing that will come back every year. any suguestions?

if the window boxes are rather large and deep, you may want to try miniature evergreens. You can plant a few annuals around them in the spring or some trailing vines (vinca) and they will have interest in the winter. Many perennials that grow year after year in the ground will not come back if planted in a container, as the ground protects them from the cold of winter, and the container could freeze straight through….good luck

What is the best soil to plant a slightly raised vegetable garden in?

I am attempting a garden for the first time, and am unsure of the best spot to plan it. Our house block much of the sun in our yard, so the best spot is at the bottom of a small slope where the water runoff passes, leaving the ground almost always saturated and soft. I planned on building a bit of a raised bed. Is this a good spot to plan my garden or not? I watched a few videos online and one said it would be a good spot, but I wanted to be sure.
Thanks in advance!

Sounds good to me if you're getting enough sun there. A raised bed there should work out fine. You won't dry out as much. Be sure to add enough well seasoned compost. You can always divert the run off if it is too bad. Go for it!