Fatima El-Sayed
Fatima, a retired botanist, has spent over 40 years cultivating a vibrant garden filled with native plants. She now focuses on educating others about biodiversity and native gardening.
What is the best way to create pathways in a zen garden?
I'm a retired botanist, and I appreciate the visual and functional aspects of garden design. In my gardening journey, I've cultivated various native p...
How do I successfully combine native plants in my zen garden?
I'm currently in the process of designing a zen garden that resonates with tranquility and harmony while also focusing on native flora. Living in the ...
What role does soil play in the success of a zen garden?
As a gardener with over 40 years of experience, I’ve always emphasized the importance of quality soil for plant health. Now that I'm transitioning int...
How can I enhance the biodiversity in my zen garden design?
I'm currently designing a zen garden that I aim to complement my existing native plant collection. Located in the temperate climate of the Pacific Nor...
How Does Temperature Affect My Seed Starting Mix Performance?
I've noticed considerable variations in seedling success depending on the temperature of my seed starting environment. Given my background in botany, ...
Finding the Right Balance Between Aeration and Retention in My Seed Starting Mix
As a seasoned gardener, I've always valued the importance of aeration in seed starting mixes. However, my recent attempts to strike the perfect balanc...
Can I Use My Homemade Compost in Seed Starting Mix Without Issues?
As someone deeply invested in creating biodiversity in my garden, I often produce my own compost. I'm curious about the validity of incorporating my h...
What Are the Best Practices for Adjusting My Seed Starting Mix for Different Species?
With my experience in native botany, I often grow a variety of species that have unique germination and growth needs. I’m interested in tailoring my s...
How Can I Enhance Biodiversity with My Seed Starting Mix?
I'm excited about starting a new batch of native plants in my garden this spring! As a retired botanist with a strong focus on biodiversity, I've alwa...
What seasonal activities can engage children in our native gardening efforts?
I'm looking for seasonal activities I can incorporate into my children's garden to keep the kids engaged throughout the year. Given my background in b...
How to determine the right dilution for my orchid fertilizer?
I'm currently cultivating a range of orchids in my indoor garden here in Seattle, where the climate is often humid. I've been experimenting with diffe...
Best practices for applying fertilizer without harming my orchids?
As someone who’s been passionate about native plants and gardening for over 40 years, I take great care in applying fertilizers to my orchids. However...
How can I integrate hands-on learning about ecosystems in a children's garden?
In my extensive gardening journey, I've focused primarily on the aesthetics of my native plant garden, but I'm eager to enhance the educational aspect...
What maintenance practices should I teach children in their gardening activities?
Having spent decades cultivating my own gardens, I recognize the importance of teaching future generations sustainable gardening practices. I'm now in...
Troubleshooting unusual growth after changing fertilizer brands?
I've recently switched to a new brand of orchid fertilizer that claims to enhance growth for indoor orchids, as I was facing some challenges with my p...
How does temperature affect my fertilizer choice for indoor orchids?
In my home, I maintain an indoor garden with various orchids, and I've been analyzing how temperature might influence my choice of fertilizer. Since I...
How can I design a garden path that is both educational and safe for children?
In my efforts to create a children's garden, I'm focusing on the design aspect to ensure it is both educational and safe. I want to incorporate a path...
What native plants are best suited for a children's garden in my region?
As a retired botanist with a passion for native plants, I'm currently setting up a children's garden in my backyard located in the southeastern United...
What’s the impact of different fertilizers on orchid flowering?
As a retired botanist, I've been closely observing the effects of various fertilizers on my orchids' flowering patterns. My garden primarily consists ...