Welcome to Garden Talk, a spot where you can ask questions and receive answers from CG's Garden Talk editor, Richard Bir.
To submit a question, click on "ask question" below. You will get a prompt reply. You may also search past gardening questions and answers by selecting "search the archives" below.
Garden Talk editor Richard Bir is a horticulturist, conservationist and faculty emeritus from the department of horticultural science at N.C. State University. He is a pioneering researcher and educator in the native plants movement.
Garden Tips
Look for yuletide plants as gifts. Remember, some plants, like poinsettias, should be placed in the sunniest room in the house.
