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To read a Sharing Secrets archive, click on the Date/Year link to open a PDF (the free Adobe Reader may be required):

2011

• January 2011 – Question “What edible plant are you least likely to grow & why?” and “What edible plants are most worthwhile to grow?”
• February 2011 – Question “How do you use non-living plant elements in your garden and where do you find them?”
• March 2011 – Question “How have squirrels been destructive in your garden and what methods have you used to thwart them?”
• April 2011 – Question “Which plant do you desire to grow but had the least success growing and why do you want to grow the plant?”
• May 2011 – Question: “Which trees do you recommend for a home garden and why?”
• June 2011 – Question: “What type of garden did you (or will you) install to replace your lawn?”
• July 2011 – Question: “How do you use up excess fruit or vegetable crops that you grow?”
• August 2011 – Question: “How have you made your yard more bird friendly?”

2010

• October 2010 – Question: “What public gardens outside the Los Angeles area do you recommend visiting and why?”
• November 2010 – Question: “Which plants attract which birds to your garden?”
• December 2010 – Question: “What plants and plant materials do you use to decorate your home for the holidays and how?”

2008

• February 2008 – Question: “What has your experience been growing fruit trees?”
• March 2008 – Question: “What got you interested in gardening or growing plants?”
• April 2008 – Question: (continued) “What got you interested in gardening or growing plants?”
• May 2008 – Question: “What satisfying garden plants require little maintenance & what care do you give them?”
• June 2008 – Question: “How do you protect your vegetable crops from critters?”
• July 2008 – Question: “How do you protect your vegetable crops from critters?”
• September 2008 – Question: “What plants do you grow or have you grown from seed and why?”
• October 2008 – Question: “What is one of the worst things that happened in your garden and what did you do about it?”
• November 2009 – Question: “When designing an area for privacy, what plants and materials do you use?”
• December 2008–January 2009 – Question: “In your experience, what plants attract hummingbirds?’

2007

• January 2007 – Question: “What are your favorite gifts for gardeners?”
• February 2007 – Question: “What is your tip for growing healthy roses and/or what roses do you recommend growing and why?”
• March 2007 – Question: “What are your favorite garden tools and equipment?” (see also October 2007)
• April 2007 – Question: “What are some of your favorite nurseries – near or far?” (See also April, June and August 2006)
• May 2007 – Question: “What classes or workshops do you or would you like to attend?”
• June 2007 – Question: “How do you manage, suppress or avoid weeds in your garden?”
• July 2007 – Question: “What are your favorite mail-order seed companies or nurseries for plants? Why? What are their specialties?”
• August 2007 – Question: “Tell us about your favorite tree or plant.” (See also October 2007)
• September 2007 – Question: “If you could see one plant in its natural habitat, what would it be and why?”
• October 2007 – Question: More answers to past questions
• November 2007 – Question: “What tomato varieties that you have grown are your favorites?”
• December 2007 – Question: “Where do you find reliable information on plants?”

2006

• January 2006 – Question: “How do you deal with a slope?”
• February 2006 – Question: “What are some of your favorite plants in winter and why?”
• March 2006 – Question: “How do you keep cats out of your yard?”
• April 2006 – Question: “What are some of your favorite nurseries – near or far?” (See also June and August 2006, and April 2007)
• May 2006 – Question: “How have you dealt with particular pest problems in your garden?”
• June 2006 – Question: Favorite nurseries continued
• July 2006 – Question: “What are some of your favorite garden-related books and why?” (See also August 2006)
• August 2006 – Question: Favorite books and nurseries continued
• September 2006 – Question: “What plant has become a pest in your garden and in what way?” (See also October 2007)
• October 2006 – Question: “How have you been getting your plants through the heat waves?”
• December 2006 – Question: “Where are some of your favorite public gardens and why do you like them?”

2005

• December 2005 – Question: “Is there any hope for controlling Argentine ants?” (see also October 2007)