Salem, Virginia
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General info plus horseback riding info
I have two daughters 8 and 5. I am interested in getting info about 4H in our area. I am also interested in horseback riding info (my older daughter will be 9 in the fall.)
Salem VA almost 6 years ago
Toxicity of Brugmansia on Bees
I AM A LOVER OF BRUGMANSIA (ANGEL TRUMPETS) AND HAVE TEN PLANTED IN MY YARD. MY HUSBAND HOWEVER IS A LOVER OF BEES AND WANTS TO RAISE THEM AND HAS TAKEN HOW-TO CLASSES (CERTIFIED). MY CONCERN IS THE TOXICITY OF THE BRUGMANSIA AND THE AFFECT ON THE HONEY. ANY EXPERTISE, ADVICE, OR KNOWLEDGE, GREATLY WANTED, AND APPRECIATED. I AM NOT WILLING TO GIVE THEM UP AND NEITHER IS HE. HOPE THIS GREAT DEBATE DOESN'T LAND US IN DIVORCE COURT. JUST JOKING...LOVE HIM MORE. SERIOUSLY CAN WE HAVE IT ALL OR MUST WE FORFEIT ONE OVER THE OTHER. I ALSO HAVE A VEGETABLE AND BUTTERFLY GARDEN.
Salem VA over 4 years ago
scale
I have significant scale and black sooty mold on my three Holly bushes. When is the best time to treat them in Roanoke/Salem? When is the scale active? And what is the recommended treatments? Thank you Garrett
Salem VA over 6 years ago
Clubs/programs for 15 year old girl
What opportunities exist in 4H for a 15 yo girl who is very interested in animals (currently volunteers at the SPCA & the zoo), is a girl scout, homeschools and would like to have a way to participate in archery?
Salem VA over 7 years ago
I have a dogwood blooming now; it is not an American native dogwood, I...
I have a dogwood blooming now; it is not an American native dogwood, I believe someone called it a Chinese dogwood. It has a droopy shape because the branches are so heavy and I want to prune it, but not sure where to cut to shape it. Any suggestions?
Salem VA over 5 years ago
Need help with my soil
I have a large yard and it is very compact soil with a clay base. I am trying to enrich the soil so that I can grow grass. I don't know where to start. It is mostly weeds. Should I buy bulk compost and spread it?
Salem VA over 7 years ago
Red Tip
I have a huge red tip in the front yard of a home I just purchased this summer. Long story short, it has a fungus visible on the leaves. It dropped some leaves a few weeks ago. Can I save it. I love it and I really want to give it a try. Any help would be appreciated.
Salem VA over 6 years ago
Pink Dogwood
I hsve a 2 year old tree that has a powdery condition on the leaves. It has dropped some leaves. How can I save it?
Salem VA over 4 years ago