387 Q&A: Reaction Wood and Seedlings. Controlling Scale. Plants and Mulch.

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America’s Favorite College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower, and I answers questions about the importance of building “reaction wood” in seedlings, greenhouse airflow, scale pest management for fruit trees, and the benefits of organic mulch. Once again, we’re here to promote proactive gardening practices for healthier gardens.

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Pictured: Tomato Seedlings building "Reaction Wood"

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1. 387 Q&A: Reaction Wood and Seedlings. Controlling Scale. Plants and Mulch. (00:00:00)

2. Q&A - Reaction Wood and Seedlings (00:00:45)

3. Dave Wilson Nursery (00:13:27)

4. Q&A - Controlling Scale Insects (00:14:44)

5. Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter (00:25:06)

6. Q&A - Using Garden Plants as Mulch (00:27:18)

7. Want to Leave Us a Question? (00:32:55)

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