tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1608152 2008-05-09T08:56:10-07:00 Get your garden growing with Southern Livings font of humor and wisdom, Steve Bender TypePad Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with Pageflakes tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49635306 2008-05-09T08:56:10-07:00 2008-05-09T08:56:23-07:00

Q: Dear Steve, I rec'd from a friend of mine what she called "pencil plant" a few years ago. I put it in a bed where it is now taking over at rampant speed. I am trying to get rid...<img src="http://feeds.southernliving.com/~r/southernliving/blog/grumpy_gardener/~4/286916097" height="1" width="1"/>

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Q:Hi. I live in a townhome community and I am trying container gardening this summer. I have started lettuce seedlings this spring that will be ready to transplant soon. I know lettuce can be tricky so I started more seeds...<img src="http://feeds.southernliving.com/~r/southernliving/blog/grumpy_gardener/~4/286169006" height="1" width="1"/>

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Those of you who faithfully read my stuff throughout the years will be surprised – NAY, SHOCKED!! – to discover that some people don’t appreciate my delightful sense of humor.<img src="http://feeds.southernliving.com/~r/southernliving/blog/grumpy_gardener/~4/286155139" height="1" width="1"/>

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Q: Grasshoppers have invaded my garden and are munching on all the tender young tomato plants. They have decimated one entire bed of veggie transplants. How can I get rid of these pests? Thanks for any advice. Mary<img src="http://feeds.southernliving.com/~r/southernliving/blog/grumpy_gardener/~4/284147894" height="1" width="1"/>

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Q: We have subscribe to Southern Living for many years and seen many beautiful photos of homes and garden. I would like to submit these photos of our Rhodendrum bush, or should I say tree. This bush was planted in...<img src="http://feeds.southernliving.com/~r/southernliving/blog/grumpy_gardener/~4/284052699" height="1" width="1"/>

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Q: Hi, I would love to know if there is anything I can do to completely get reid of Ivy? The previous homeowners, had planted ivy all around trees and shurbs. Please, I need help! Thanks, Gloria<img src="http://feeds.southernliving.com/~r/southernliving/blog/grumpy_gardener/~4/281705487" height="1" width="1"/>

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Hosta lovers, it's only fitting that you immortalize deceased plants as well as those that haven't yet said their final good-byes by placing plant markers every 6 inches throughout the garden.<img src="http://feeds.southernliving.com/~r/southernliving/blog/grumpy_gardener/~4/280169222" height="1" width="1"/>

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Q: I remember reading about a variety of Jasmine that was suitable for the Middle South, could tolerate partial shade & reached 6-8 feet against a trellis. I want to use that in my landscaping this spring & cannot locate...<img src="http://feeds.southernliving.com/~r/southernliving/blog/grumpy_gardener/~4/279488548" height="1" width="1"/>

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Q:I don't know if I have Gophers, voles or moles, or all of the above. I need to get them out of my veggie garden. They have pulled several whole heads of red lettuce into the ground, over night. Now...<img src="http://feeds.southernliving.com/~r/southernliving/blog/grumpy_gardener/~4/279453945" height="1" width="1"/>

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Q: I have a golden raintree that has not bloomed. It is about 12 feet tall and the trunk circumference is 12 inches about 12 inches from the ground. I selected this tree because of the blooms and seed pods....<img src="http://feeds.southernliving.com/~r/southernliving/blog/grumpy_gardener/~4/277143894" height="1" width="1"/>

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