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For the better part of the last decade, Allen Smith has been the green-thumb go-to guy for all things Rogue Compost. From annuals and perennials to shrubs, trees, gardens, lawns and more. If you’ve got a question, odds are Allen has your answer. Here’s a sampling of the most-asked questions.
Compost Tips for The Rogue Valley
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I’m interested in growing plants from seeds but I don’t know much about it. Could you recommend a place to start?
Allen’s Answer![Photo delivery bagged products](https://rogueshred.imgix.net/images/photo_delivery_bagged_products.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&domain=rogueshred.imgix.net&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=345&ixlib=php-3.3.1&usm=20&w=600)
Spring seems to be the time my yard is overrun by bugs and insects. I don’t want to use chemicals. Are there other options?
Allen’s Answer![Mushroom1](https://rogueshred.imgix.net/images/mushroom1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&domain=rogueshred.imgix.net&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=400&ixlib=php-3.3.1&usm=20&w=600)
I just discovered some Morel mushrooms in the red bark we had delivered from Rogue Compost. Have you heard of this before?
Allen’s Answer![Photo Compost Strawberries 1100x600](https://rogueshred.imgix.net/images/photo_Compost_Strawberries_1100x600.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&domain=rogueshred.imgix.net&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=327&ixlib=php-3.3.1&usm=20&w=600)
When is the best time to plant strawberries? And what’s the difference between the different types of plants?
Allen’s Answer![Photo news daffodil](https://rogueshred.imgix.net/images/Photo_news_daffodil.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&domain=rogueshred.imgix.net&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=363&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=600)
I know spring is a big gardening time. What should I be focusing on in April?
Allen’s Answer![Granite soil](https://rogueshred.imgix.net/images/granite-soil.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&domain=rogueshred.imgix.net&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=375&ixlib=php-3.3.1&usm=20&w=600)
I live in Ashland, near the watershed and my property is surrounded by large trees. The soil is very granite-y and I think I’d benefit from compost. What would you recommend?
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