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I just sent in a question about my potato plants. I am growing veggies for the first time in my 76 years, and struggling to figure out what I'm doing ...
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Asked July 29, 2024, 10:15 AM EDT
I just sent in a question about my potato plants. I am growing veggies for the first time in my 76 years, and struggling to figure out what I'm doing wrong. I am hoping that you have a program that I could pay for in which you could send someone to my home near Easton, MD to assess what I am doing, and who I could call when I have questions.
I have a bad back and can't spend more than a few minutes stooped over or squatting or kneeling, so I built a container garden at waist height with about 200 containers.
If you don't have a program like that, how else could I get in-person help?
Thank you for any suggestions or advice.
Kent
Talbot County Maryland
Expert Response
Hello Kent,
That is an impressive setup! Although the University of Maryland Extension teaches gardening skills, but we don't have faculty or staff who can perform on-site visits and consultations for home gardens. We recommend that you contact the Master Gardener Coordinator for your county as they might be able to connect you with people or county programs that could help you with the garden. The UME office in your county also might have classes and programs on gardening at various points throughout the year. You are also welcome to ask specific questions via this platform (Ask Extension) with accompanying photos to help diagnose vegetable issues.
Miri
That is an impressive setup! Although the University of Maryland Extension teaches gardening skills, but we don't have faculty or staff who can perform on-site visits and consultations for home gardens. We recommend that you contact the Master Gardener Coordinator for your county as they might be able to connect you with people or county programs that could help you with the garden. The UME office in your county also might have classes and programs on gardening at various points throughout the year. You are also welcome to ask specific questions via this platform (Ask Extension) with accompanying photos to help diagnose vegetable issues.
Miri
Thank you for your prompt answer, Miri. I will contact the Master Gardener Coordinator in hopes of finding someone who can come to my home. If that doesn't pan out, I'll look into classes.
Kent
You're welcome.
