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Re: Most Frequent Questions

Hi Doreen,
 
The questions I get are seasonal. Right now- where do I get the stuff to kill my grubs and weeds and crabgrass- preferably all in one bag.  Those are titch depressing.
Most of the good questions, the ones I really enjoy working on, are the "How do I ...." I sure learn a lot researching them.
 
Re limited space. When doing a "teaching" or informative bit I try to hit at least 2 of the 3 groups (beginner, almost comfortable in the gardening, confident ). I get 15 column inches in the paper. At least one or two paragraphs can be fairly technical without losing the newbies. And if it does happen, they know that next week, I'll aim for the other half of the 2 out of 3.
 
Re "yardening". I shamelessly use that term in talks, slide shows, bus captain trips ( where we almost always show the video). I feel Jeff has given us communicator types a nifty, non-threatening term for folks that are being introduced gardening.
And I always give Jeff credit.
Dan
The Good Earth
Dan Clost's Greenscapes
GWA Region VII
 
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Subject: [GWL] Most Frequent Questions

There are many of you who write weekly or monthly columns for newspapers and web sites. Some of you have call-in radio programs, too. May I pick your brains?  What are the most frequently asked questions pertaining to gardening?  I'm trying to get a sense of what puzzles novice gardeners.  Their questions may give light to some of the subjects we should be covering on a regular basis.
Doreen Howard
 

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