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11/30/13 - American Sycamore, Hibiscus | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:00

An American Sycamore was not cut down to the root ball. Should the root ball be revealed? Does a hibiscus have a strong enough wood?

11/30/13 - Vitex, Sumac, | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:00

Repotting Vitex from cuttings. Prairie vs Flame-leaf Sumac. Weather.gov.

11/30/13 - Papayas, Spirea, Lemons | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:00

When is a papaya ready to be picked? Is a spirea just getting old? Can lemons in Texas be shipped to Colorado legally?

11/30/13 - Turnips, Lettuce, Wide-row Planting | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:00

Turnips and lettuces are separated by 1-inch. Lettuce turned out fine, but not turnips. Why? A 101 on wide-row gardening.

11/30/13 - Garlic, Bromeliad, Citrus | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:00

Preparing garlic cloves for next season. Pests are eating the roots of Bromeliad roots. Can citrus trees be moved?

11/30/13 - Covering Plants, African Violets, Orchards | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:00

Covered plants suffered, while the uncovered plants survived. Why? What should cuttings of African violets be potted in? Caring for orchards.

11/24/13 - Live Oak Tree, Mulch, | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:00

Live Oak saplings are popping up near the patio. Putting down 2-inches of mulch.

11/24/13 - Freeze Forecasts, Flaming Sumac, Esperanza, | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:00

Is there a way to predict how long a freeze will be? Where flaming sumac is available.

11/24/13 - Christmas Cactus, Flaming Sumac, | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:00

Caring for a Christmas Cactus. Where can you find Flaming Sumac?

11/23/13 - Persian Shield, Alma Fig Tree, | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:00

How to ship Persian Shield cuttings. How to prevent birds and squirrels from stealing fruit from the fig tree.

11/23/13 - Escarpment Cherry Tree, Broccoli, | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:00

Is a manure-mixed soil good for escarpment cherry trees? Pacman broccoli is doing well, how did that happen?

11/23/13 - Onions, Bluestem Medio | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:00

Now is the time to start planting onions for the next crop. When is a good time to spread seed for Bluestem Medio?

11/23/13 - Ghost Habanero, Flies, Green Sumac, | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:00

How to preserve ghost habenero from seed. What is the best fly killer? Is now a good time to pot green sumac?

1123/13 - Bulbs, Lantana, | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:00

When's the best time to pull bulbs for next season? Getting the bulbs potted up. Is an 8-foot wild Lantana unusual?

11/17/13 - Oak Tree, | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1:00

A damaged oak tree needs some help.

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