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My Climate Zone
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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
Zone 3b -
Sunset Climate Zone
Zone 1A -
City
Memphis -
State
TN -
Zip Code
38135 -
Country
USA
Gardening Background
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Biographical Information
Greg Traver is a syndicated columnist and an outspoken advocate for sustainability. He publishes two websites and a top ranked organic gardening blog. Full time father of two beautiful daughters, you can find him out in the garden when he isn't writing.
My Mulch Profile
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Website
http://www.organic-gardening-for-life.com/index.html -
Occupation
Director of Operations at Agra-Cycle, Inc. -
Gardening Ability
7 - Gardening Business -
What is a garden myth you hear frequently which you know is untrue?
Synthetic chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides are beneficial to plants and pose no risk to our health or the environment. -
And, what is the reality?
Organics are the only natural and sustainable method for growing. Man made additives: destroy microorganisms needed to grow, poison the groundwater system, damage the environment, alter the genetics of humans and animals. -
What is your favorite gardening outfit or costume?
Jean shorts and a pair of rockports -
What is the one question about gardening you would really like people to ask you?
What is the singe greatest factor that determines success? -
And what's the answer?
Soil that is rich with organic matter and humates. -
Do you have a gardening philosophy you would like to share with other gardeners? What is it?
Work in harmony with nature and don't fight it. There is no magic bullet-no single product that is the cure all. -
What is your favorite time in the garden?
Early in the morning when it is quiet. -
What is your favorite color in the garden?
Green -
Cat or Dog person
Cat Person
Education
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Favorite Quote
The Proof Is In The Performance
Plant Care Provider Profile
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I would like to promote my gardening expertise
Yes
