Thanks for listening Ray! You should begin with a soil test. Improve soil porosity by adding compost. You may benefit from soil aeration by the use of a broad fork along the row as seedlings develop. If the soil is very clay-like you can add gypsum. Full sun is essential; Super-phosphate can be used to stimulate root growth and nitrogen should be minimized. Good luck!

Hi Jim; I love your Sunday radio show. I have a question about radishe.s I get great greenery on top but I get terrible results below ground. very few nice round radishes. Only straight red stems. Can you help me?.. Thanks

It is a pleasure to hear from you, Gene! I'm glad to know that the time spent working with me left you with more than a paycheck, but some valuable life lessons. I wish you the best of luck!

How are you doing Jim. Iv work for 2 years. There became struggle in my life of personal issues. I like working with you because of how you pushed me to be a hard worker. You great boss keep it up if you can. Stay in touch. I live in new Bedford,MA not great place to live but i have a home.

Hi Sheila! Thanks for listening! The reason for the lack of flowers on your rhododendron is more than likely too much shade. Azaleas require less light to flower than rhodies so may do well in the same location. Also remember that rhododendrons bloom on last years growth, so any pruning done (except for that which is done immediately after flowering) can remove buds.