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Articles related to "Organic Control"
Doing in the aphids - organically Tips for getting rid of aphids in your garden, on street trees and a few points about beneficial insects in the garden. aphids • organic control • good bugs • ladybeetle • lacewings
Insect and Disease Control What can we use that is ecologically responsible and that will not persist or damage the environment when suddenly faced with a horde of hungry caterpillars? organic insect control • mildew • aphids • mites • grubs
Spittle Bug Ever wonder what those spit like masses are on plants? Think they are just some cute bug who likes to blow bubbles? Think again! Check out this article and I'll tell you what they are really all about. spittle • spittle bugs
Brown Thumb Gardener Mistakes Gardeners can turn brown thumbs into green thumbs by avoiding some common oversights, missteps, and costly failures in the organic lawn and garden. dead plants • garden mistakes • green thumb • brown thumb • garden tips
Edible Roses The fruit of the rose offers both nutritional and medicinal value, while adding a colorful point of interest to the winter garden. rose hips • hips • haws • rose apples • fruit of the rose
Fungus Gnats Fungus gnats are usually just a nuisance, but heavy infestations and to my dismay, small infestations, can really damage seedlings and young plants. Read this article to find out what they are and how to get rid of them. fungus gnats • gnats • flying insects • houseplant pests
Pest Control for Japanese Beetle Garden pest control tips for Japanese Beetle. The #1 lawn pest, Japanese beetles feed on 300 plant species. Discover organic pest control for Japanese Beetle. japanese beetle • killing japanese beetle • beetle insecticide • kill japanese beetle • japanese beetle control
Pesticide Notification Legislation Legislation in New York State regarding notification of pesticide application pesticides • notification • legislation • i am fed naturally
Pests & Disease Problems Every gardener eventually has to deal with pest and/or disease problems. There are two excellent books available on this topic. They may share the topic but have very different approaches to the subject. Let's compare these books. pests • diseases • disease • disorders • sickness
Biotechnology and the Corporate Takeover of Your Food
Easy to read book describes risk of genetic engineering for food and cotton. agriculture • genetic engineering • organic • food • pesticide
Fall Blooming Crocus For a touch of the unexpected, add some fall flowering crocus to your gardens this year. These little known treasures can add great interest and depth to your fall gardens! great lakes region gardening • colchicum • saffron • colchicum 'the giant' • blooming bulbs
FLOWERS, BUDS AND PETALS When it comes to herbs, roses may not be the first plant that comes to mind. Yet they've been a mainstay in herb gardens for centuries. roses • "american beauty • " dried roses • rose hips • herbal teas
Organic Solutions for Common Spring Pest Problems Spring is in the air...and so are some hungry pests. This month, I'll go over some common pests that rear their ugly heads in the pre-summer months, and what you can do -- or not do, in some cases -- to deter them. organic • gardening • natural • plant • soil
Postcard from the Garden One of my major goals in this topic area is to encourage gardeners to discuss what they are doing in their gardens and to share information and experience. With that in mind I will send you occasional 'postcards' from the backyard to let you know what I am up to in my garden and to stimulate discussion on what you are doing in yours. gardening • backyard • habitats • birds
WINTER TIME READING FOR HERB GARDENERS There's no better way to spend a snowy day than with a great gardening book. Here are some titles that should help herb gardeners make it through the winter season. ryland peters & small • herbs • marjorie stodgell • laurence sombke • rodale
'chilly finger'd spring' Spring is a busy time for all gardeners. Staking, weeding and much else besides. Make your bit of 'paradise' in the city and don't forget to sit down and enjoy it! english gardening • english gardens • springtime
Beneficial Insects In a natural garden there are many beneficial insects that keep 'pest' species under control. natural gardening • pest control
Choosing The Corn Variety for You Choose a variety of corn that suits your tastes as well as your growing area corn variety • sweet corn • gardeners • corn seedlings • planting corn crops
Daylilies for Sun, Hostas for Shade If someone was going to ask my advice on the best summer perennials to grow, my response would be, without question, daylilies and hostas. These two plants are among the most versatile perennials that a gardener can grow. This article will explore a few of the varieties and cultivars of each plant that will do well in the home gardens of those who live in the Great Lakes Region. hostas • daylilies • perennial borders • blooms • carefree plants |
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