Hi, We had new grass turn put in about three years ago. We now have all these bare spots in our front yard despite fertilizer, sprinklers, etc. The yard is also very bumpy. Do you happen to know what this is and what we could do about it? Thanks, Melissa

My pressure canner gauge will not come down to 0. Does your office do testing or repairs for these?

Hi there, I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to reach out and introduce myself, as I’ve heard great things about the food science lab in Portland that has supported companies in the past. We are a liquid contract manufacturer, and we’re looking to explore how your lab might be able to assist us with food production and related needs. Specifically, I’m interested in understanding what services and resources you can offer companies like ours in Oregon. If possible, I’d love to schedule a time to discuss how we can collaborate or how your lab can support our manufacturing processes. Looking forward to hearing from you and learning more. Best regards, Shane Smyth

I am purchasing winterberry seedlings from the tree sale at Kalamazoo Conservation. I assume they are female. Where can I get the male plants needed for pollination?

I have a row of 5 Yews 20+ years old that have suddenly become thin and sickly. They were in great shape until this fall and suddenly started to decline. I have another 6 Yews in another location that appear to be fine. I have attached photos of 2 of the sickly ones and another that is healthy. Can they be saved? Thanks for your input!

I live in a suburban neighborhood outside Detroit. I have a ten year old peach tree that has done very well every year. Last year, it lost all of its leaves and did not grow any fruit. The leaves turned crinkly red and all fell off. I read on your website to use Bravo or Ziram in the spring before buds, but I cannot find any products by those names. I also don’t have an orchard, just one small tree. What are alternative treatments? I am afraid the tree will die this year if it doesn’t grow leaves back.

I'm wondering if you have a free seed program I'm trying to start homesteading slowly .....trying to find avenues

I recently built an 8x12 unheated greenhouse and, to be honest, I am not sure how to best take advantage of it. Specifically, I'd like some advice about how to best use it when starting seedlings and/or hardening off, whether (or how) to use it during the regular growing season, and how to best use it to extend the growing season in the fall. Thank you!

What is the sweetest strawberry variety to grow in Ohio?

Hi, The office.money trees are very leggy. As well, I had to remove several brown tipped leaves due to low humidity. With that said, would you suggest that I cut them down to rejuvenate them? I've got humidifiers on order to aid in that area and will also check the roots. They're in the SE window and I do what I can to keep them growing. They're important to the owner and this is the only office spot for them