Episode 733: Segment 4 of S5E2 Gardening questions answered - The Gardening with Joey and Holly radio show

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In segment 4 Joey and Holly answer gardeners questions

Q: If I try to grow short day onions in the north will they even grow?
A: Yes they will grow but will not put on a bulb or a very small one at best. Onions are in 3 categories: long day short day mid day. Long for the north, short for the south and midday for the middle of the country all based on daylight length during the summer.

Q: I am( located outside Boston Ma. I have a small vegetable garden(10ft x 20ft). I put in 4 inches or so of composted cow manure every fall. My question is in regards to wood ash. I normally generate 2 to 3 five gallon buckets over the winter from my wood stove. I dump this in the garden and it really has seemed to supercharge the plant growth. I usually put it on in the spring just before a rain storm so it gets washed into the soil.
But I have also read that I need to be careful and not use too much. So the question is how much should I use?
I also have border gardens with Iris and various herbs and spices. Can I put it there as well? How about my lawn?
Thanks for your help.
A: You want to add about 3 pounds per 1000 sq feet every 4 weeks. It's water soluble so if you feel like you've added too much, steady watering can help rinse it through. You can also add it to your iris and herbs. You can certainly sprinkle it on your lawn as well.
Q: Does the wind blow the shredded paper out of the garden when you use it as a mulch?
A: it really doesn't. Maybe a few pieces, but nothing measurable. You could also wet it down and that will help keep it more in place
Q: How would you keep indoor containers warm? Would the best method be to lay some mulch on top of the soil – thank you
A:  If you are in a non climate control area garage, basement you have a few options. They make heating mats for such a job it not a body heating mate this made for pots to set on, A heater that can be costly if you are trying to keep them alive and these are large plants you can much then with sheared paper or old rags and wrap then with blankets or bubble wrap

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