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I want to teach SFG at 300 BUENOS AIRES
handicapped
institutions.
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Ideal for any disability. Video
now available in Spanish.
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| Q: What do
I need to teach SFG in ARGENTINA Schools?
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Website has everything needed. See list.
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| Q:
Are teaching materials
available in Spanish for BOLIVIA?
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Yes. The CA$H Book and Intro Video.
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How was my Spanish
Translation?
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A: It was a Smashing
Success !
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| Q:
How can I quickly get more of your books in ENGLAND
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We can ship Global Priority, or try Amazon.com UK. Full
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| Q:
What
should I take in order to teach SFG in Ethiopia
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The book, introductory video and some practical experience.
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| Q: Here's how SFG
is helping the people of MEXICO !
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What a wonderful project; othrs should read.
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Great
start with my Square Meter Garden in NEW ZEALAND !
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Different plants and materials, but
it works wolrdwide.
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SFG IS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY !
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SOON, IT CAN BE ALL OVER THE WORLD !
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| TEACHING |
| Q:
Your web
site is VERY useful to a new and nervous SFG
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Thanks for sharing your experience !
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| Q:
We taught
SFG and it all went well !
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Congratulations - watch out for those "old timers."
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| Q:
What do
I need to teach SFG at our local College ?
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Here's a list, and its' all on the web site.
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| Q:
Can
I still garden without the constant up and down?
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Yes!
Build tabletop SFG boxes for sit down gardening.
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LOCATION - Sunshine and no puddling. |
| Q:
Guess where
our townhouse SFG is located ?
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I'd put it by the
pool - but - where ?
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| Q:
Why can't
I use a wet area for my SFG ?
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Plant roots need air
in the soil.
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LAYOUT - Think squares - not rows. |
| Q:
How can I get rid of perennial weeds ?
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Use weed killer, dig
out, or smother with landscape fabric.
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| Q:
Your SFG method looks great - think I will try it next
year.
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Don't wait, start
one 4' X 4" NOW.
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| Q:
Would SFG on raised beds in a greenhouse work ?
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2' by 12' beds are
perfect for greenhouse S.F.G.
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| Q:
What information does a beginner need to start with ?
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Study the web site., watch
the intro video and get the book.
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| Q:
I have the BOOK AND INTRO VIDEO -
WHAT ELSE DO I NEED ?
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That's enough to start
with, but also study our web site.
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| Q:
Why is SFG so ACCEPTABLE to so many people ?
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Because it is so simple
and easy to understand.
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BOXES - Build boxes to hold Mel's Mix. |
| Q:
Does the box need a solid bottom ?
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Not unless you are going to raise it or move it about.
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| Q:
My son raised my tabletop
garden onto cement blocks.
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Very sturdy. What a great IDEA for others !
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Can I grow everything in a tabletop garden ?
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A SFG is the same on a tabletop as on the ground.
The plants won't get dizzy or air
sick !
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Where do I put
the 6" of Mel's Mix in
12" deep boxes ?
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Either on the botom or on top of 6" of hay.
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| Q:
Any Termite proof box material
?
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Bricks and blocks
will break their teeth.
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Termites & wood don't mix---any
lasting material ?
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Try cinderblocks,
vinyl fence material, or plastic-wood composite.
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AISLES - Walking aisles between boxes. |
| Q:
Can a big 10'x20' raised bed be converted into
SFG ?
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Add 2' wide plank walk ways to form eight 4'x4' squares.
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SOIL - Make Mel's Mix to fill boxes. |
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4. A. -
Peat Moss. |
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Are there environmental implications of using Peat Moss
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We preach the 3 R's by using it
only the 1st time.
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4. B. -
Vermiculite. |
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Why the coarse
grade of Vermiculite ?
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Allows more moisture
& air into root zone so plants do better.
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Can I substitute perlite for vermiculite
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I
don't recommend it---here's why.
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4. C. -
Compost. |
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Why can't I add freshly mowed grass clippings
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Because it will rot and smell.
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Are grass clippings safe to use if the lawn
was
sprayed ?
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Ask Lawn Service what they used
and if they are safe.
Check with County Ag. Agent.
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Here are the chemicals used on my grass.
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Don't use until two
months after composting them.
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Why add wood ashes ?
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Provides nutrients and
trace elements that plants need.
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How important is composting to SFG ?
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Compost is the biggest secret
solution to the success of SFG.
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If no fertilizer ? Where will the plants
get trace elements ?
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From the homemade Compost.
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What
do I do if my compost is frozen ?
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Dig
it open and expose to the air.
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4. D. -
Mel's Mix. |
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How much of each ingredient should I buy ?
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It ain't easy - but here's what.
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Do you sell bags of Mel's Mix ?
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No, but here's a shopping list.
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I'm new to SFG, it's difficult understanding all
the ingredients.
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There are only 3,
but help is on the way.
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Has 6" of Mel's Mix been tested or is
it just a theory ?
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All the photos on the web site.
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Does any lime have to be added
to the mix ?
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Not if you have a good home made
compost.
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They said it would cost $125 to fill
each 4x4 with Mel's Mix
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No, only $35 for a lifetime soil.
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Is 6" of Mel's Mix
enough ?
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YES, 6" of Perfect Mix is better than 12" of
improved soil.
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4. E. - Other. |
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Book: improve your existing soil, Website:
ignore your existing soil ?
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A: Website tells
the latest information.
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Is commercial premixed soil just as good ?
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No, not for SFG - 4 reasons why.
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| Q:
What does it mean to top dress tomatoes ?
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That's fertilizer, which we don't
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Does your book
have a formula for improving soil ?
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Yes, but exisiting
soil is no longer a concern with a SFG.
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| Q:
What
do I do for my acidic New England soil ?
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Not a problem---you won't use any existing
soil in a SFG !
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5.
GRIDS - Make a grid for each box. |
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What material can you make Grids out of ?
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Anything
that is straight, attractive and 4' long.
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Q: Can
you use PVC pipe for a grid ?
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Costly
and bulky, but good looking.
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| Q:
Do you make your grids out of, wood, plastic
or metal ?
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Yes, Yes, Yes - anything that comes in long slender lengths.
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| Q:
Is there a digital photo of your plastic grid
for sale ?
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No, but they are sturdy, good looking & just
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CARE - NEVER WALK on your growing soil. |
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7.
SELECT - Plant a different crop in each
square foot.
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| Q:
What varieties of vegetables grow best in my
area ?
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Call a local nursery or County Ag. Agent
for
local things.
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8.
PLANT - Plant sparingly in correct spacing: 1, 4, 9, or
16 per Square Foot.
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| Q:
Plant seeds directly in the
S.F. Garden
or raise transplants ?
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Depends on the time of year and type of plant.
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WATER - By hand from a bucket of
sun warmed
water.
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| Q:
How often is often
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As often as needed, depends on weather, season,
and plants.
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| Q:
Does using Mel's Mix change
the book's watering guidelines ?
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No - just keep the root zone soil moist.
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HARVEST - Add compost, replant square with
different crop. |
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VERTICAL - Grow all vine crops on
Vertical Frame.
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| Q:
What kind of string
to use for Vertical Frames ?
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Synthetic string or twine or the new Nylon Netting.
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| Q:
How do you Grow Pumpkins
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On a STRONG Vertical Frame.
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How to build that arbor
on page 111 ?
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Electrical conduit, pipe clamps, and re-bar.
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Where can I buy the vertical
frame and the nylon netting ?
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We sell the nylon netting, (See
Catalog Page) but not the frames.
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Can you trellis pumpkins
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Yes, just like winter squash on an extra
strong vertical frame.
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Which side of my boxes do I
put the trellis on ?
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On the North side.
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| Q:
Can I use
concrete reinforcing wire for my tomato
trellis?
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No, there are much better materials
to use now.
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12.
MISC. - Miscellaneous. |
| Q:
I WANT TO USE SFG AS MY EAGLE SCOUT
PROJECT
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GREAT IDEA, THERE
ARE MANY OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM !
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Any Tips For Desert Gardening ?
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Harsh Conditions Need
Protection.
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WILL YOUR TV SERIES EVER BE BACK ?
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DEPENDS ON THE WILL
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I'm getting excited about starting next
spring.
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Don't wait till next
spring - START NOW !
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CAN I GROW INDOORS IN THE WINTER ?
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IT'S VERY HARD, BUT CAN BE DONE
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| Q:
Is there any Easy way to make the Wire Cat Cage
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Wear thick gloves and a long sleeve
jacket.
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| Q:
What's the best book for making money
?
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CA$H FROM SFG (reprinted
2000).
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| Q:
My cat likes my SFG.
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Now you know why !
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Is your TV show on the air ?
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No it's sitting on
the shelf.
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| Q:
SFG should be in every homeless shelter.
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You are right - Teach a
person to garden - Don't keep giving them food.
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| Q:
I'm a beginner - can I plant roses and big perennial
flowers?
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WHOA!, TEXAS - Go
back to start . . .
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| Q:
Everyone's getting excited and involved with SFG here
at the VA
hospital.
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This shows there is not one person
in this world that couldn't SFG.
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Guess what sold my California house ?
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Don't tell me -- your SFG.
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| Q:
Can we buy wholesale and how much ?
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If you qualify and it depends
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| Q:
I will need a slide show for Master Gardening training.
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We have plenty to share with you.
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| Q:
Do you "Have camera, will travel"?
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Been there, done that - now you
take the picture, we put it on website.
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| Q:
What kind of plants can I grow in my Bermuda SFG?
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Just about any plant will grow
in Bermuda !
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| Q:
My single row garden was FILLED with WEEDS ?
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No weeds in a SFG
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What is the overall goal of your web site?
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We have 4 goals, 1st
is to make SFG a household name.
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| Q:
Not a Question, just a comment: your humor makes me laugh.
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Thank You, I can see
you have a good sense of humor.
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Is your TV show still on the air?
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No, it's sitting on
a shelf waiting for an ambitious person to come along.
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| Q:
How did the SFG India project get
started ?
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I left a SFG book in Nepal - it
was given to a Jesuit priest in India
who said "We could do that."
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| Q:
Which is best the book or video?
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Do you like to read a book or
go see the movie?
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| Q:
Where can I find past newsletters and
new issues ?
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On our website, it's all here,
new and old.
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| Q:
Is the original
book up to date?
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SFG hasn't changed much, all improvements
are on the website.
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| PLANTS |
| Q:
Do I prune muskmelons just like tomatoes ?
A:
Yes, keep all fruit on main stem.
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| Q:
Want to learn how to grow potatoes
in a Square Foot Garden ?
A:
Click
here to go to Mel's Column.
Click
Mel's Column above. |
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| Q:
How do you grow Pumpkins ?
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On a STRONG Vertical Frame.
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| Q:
Can I grow Squashes and Runner Beans ?
A:
Better then any other method !
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| Q:
What
Variety of Yellow Squash will Vine ?
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All except those labeled Bush.
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| Q:
Does Squash Cross-pollinate ?
A:
Doesn't Matter for this year's Harvest.
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| Q:
What's your latest thinking on corn spacing?
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1 per sq. ft. for tall bushy varieties, 4 per sq.
ft. for smaller varieties.
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Q:
Can you grow asparagus
in a SFG ?
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You bet, easily.
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| Q:
I want to try your High Rise Carrots.
A:
It's fun and easy to do.
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| Q:
Want to learn
all about Mel's latest ideas on High Rise Carrots ?
A:
Click here to go to Mel's Column.
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| Q:
How can I grow extra long carrots ?
A:
Check out Mel's Column "High Rise
Carrots" for a brand new idea !
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| Q:
What are those little green bugs on my
plants ?
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Best to call your LOCAL experts.
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