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Organic Methods at the Fasoli Gino Vineyard
An indepth interview with Italian winemaker covering his methodolgy in the making of his wines.
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Scott Alexander -Organic Daylily Grower
An organic view about the daylily "rust" problem.
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Organic Kitchen Gardens
Find out how to catch up on the latest trends in organic vegetable gardening
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Community Supported Agriculture
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) promotes seasonal cooking with a weekly delivery of fresh tasty produce and many other healthy advantages.
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Daylilies' Pesty Critters
Would you like some organic ideas on how to get rid of pests that may bother Daylilies? Read and share with us your own organic methods of treating these pests.
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Organic Garden Compost
Great changes take place within a compost pile so that it becomes greater than the sum of its parts - there are more usable nitrates than in the original material. "Good
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Joan Russell's Country Garden in British Columbia
Joan's Country Garden, where everything is organic, and most things have a purpose - including the weeds!
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Grow Organic Apples at Home
Apples present a challenge to the organic gardener, but gardeners can find success by choosing disease resistant varieties and using good cultivation practices.
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Organic Strategic Planning
Strategic planning often focuses on what needs to be fixed in the current plan. The Organic method works because it focuses on building the future on current successes.
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The Complete Flower Gardener
Flowers that are grown organically, just like vegetables that are grown organically, are better for the environment.
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The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible
"The Vegetable Gardener's Bible" is a great reference book for all gardeners, whether he or she gardens organically or not.
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Turkey for Thanksgiving: A Holiday Tradition
Turkey is a holiday tradition in many American households going back to the days of the Pilgrims. Now there is an important difference as to how the bird is raised.
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An Organic Breakthrough in the Battle with Fire Ants
Tired of being frustrated with some of the ineffective organic recommendations for ridding your yard of fire ants? Help is here.
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Assembling Your Organic Arsenal
Organic gardening isn't rocket science, but it can be a little confusing. Here's a basic primer of products that'll keep your garden strong as well as non-toxic.
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Rotenone
Rotenone is an organic pest control. Read about it's uses and where you can buy it.
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The ongoing story of Fasoli Gino
New cellars, continuation of family business, other farmers turning to organic
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Melanie Mason, Best Friend to Daylilies
Visit with the author of <I>North end of a south-bound horse... Road Apples in the Garden of Eden</I>, Melanie Mason.
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Aromatherapy for Your Roses
Spring is here and your roses should be leafing out! Learn how you can use the power of essential oils to prevent pest damage and enjoy more blooms.
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Community Gardens, Part 3
If a community garden is going to work, then there are two things that need to be in place or the potential problems will erode the garden.
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Control Kudzu in an Organic Garden
Organic gardeners must attack kudzu aggressively, as it can overtake and kill even mature trees.
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Controlling Fruit Tree Pests
Citrus borer and codling moth are two major annoyances for home orchardists. They need controlling if you want to grow good fruit.
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Moss....no innocent plant
Moss, a pest even though it's not an insect or disease. Invading plants are a different kind of pest altogether.
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Things for Which I Can Be Thankful as an Organic Gardener
It's the month for thanksgiving, and as an organic gardener, I have a lot to be thankful for.
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Why Organic Wine?
Useful information on Organic Wines, how the grapes are grown and picked, usage of sustainable agriculture
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A Kitchen Witch's Garden
An introduction to growing a magical garden for kitchen witches, covering herbs, vegetables, fruit and flowers.
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Arachis
Native to South America, the leguminous genus Arachis is once again being brought into the limelight by the Florida Nurseryman Growers Association Florida Plants Of The Year Program.
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Growing Edible Flowers
Interest in using flowers for taste, color and fragrance when cooking is gaining momentum.
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Growing Nasturtiums to Eat
A favourite edible bloom, nasturtiums are a lovely, colourful addition to any vegetable patch or community garden plot.
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How to Grow Lettuce from Seed
Starting a patch of salad greens in the vegetable garden is a wonderful way to welcome spring. Mix and match a blend of different lettuce varieties to eat this season.
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In Search Of... The Personal Garden Tour
Ever wondered what's behind the fence at my place? Here's your chance to find out, and following links to the personal tours of other gardeners, all over the world.
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Organic Lawn Care Methods
For many organic gardeners, the lawn comprises the largest growing space on the property. Grow a natural lawn without pesticides or herbicides.
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Organics Reducing Climate Change
Organic farming lessens the effects of climate change. Urs Niggli of the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) calls for increased support.
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Peanuts Are Exotic Plants
Peanuts, famous for being grown in the south, can be a star of your garden even if you live in a cool climate. For those in zone 8B to 11, there is a perennial variety.
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Pumpkin Lesson Plan
Pumpkins are a sign of autumn. There is so much to do with pumpkins that it would boggle your mind. Teach your kids all about pumpkins with this lesson plan.
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Responsible Organic Gardening
Organics is becoming more than just growing a few vegetables in the back yard or choosing spotty and grotty fruit from the local market: .
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Strawberry Sap and Asiatic Garden Beetle
Strawberry sap beetles and Asiatic Garden beetles are both very naughtly critters to have around. Control them or your garden will perish. Both are similar in looks and shape but both do very different things in the garden.
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To Mulch is Divine - Part 3 of Low Maintenance Gardening
'To Mulch is Divine' Part 3 of- Low Maintenance Gardening; Rockies Style Highlighting the practice and benifits of mulching especially as it pertains to gardening in colder climates.
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Where do American Robins Nest?
American Robins are common in North America and frequently feed and nest in urban and suburban landscapes. It's easy to attract Turdus migratorius to a bird-friendly yard
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Organic Standards
The Organic Standards have created some controversy, so I thought I'd put my two cents in. I feel both sides need to change their attitudes. The USDA needs to listen to the National Organics Standards Board, and the organic producers need to support the standards.
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Round Rock Heirloom Honey
Ever wonder about colony collapse and why bees are so important to our lives? Read on to find out more from one of honey's biggest supporters.
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Want Really Fresh Vegies?
A discussion of farm food buying clubs, also called "Community Supported Agriculture". Describes how they work and what are the benefits. Lists resources to find out more, as well as to find a CSA near you.
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Web of Life
Wildlife in the garden. How to attract wildlife into the garden, be it a tiny plot or a large estate. Having wildlife within the garden contributes so much to many gardens.
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You're a what? An Organic Gardener? Part 2
Some more questions and answers about being an organic gardener.
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Attracting Beneficial Insects
Organic gardeners need to attract beneficial insects to control the pest bugs commonly found in flower and vegetable gardens. I explain which insects control which pests and how to attract them.
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Gardening: An Introduction to Basics
Gardening--whether for flowers, veggies, fruits, trees, shrubs--can be either an enjoyable avocation or a rewarding full-time career. The novice gardener who wants to learn as much as possible about gardening before delving into it blindly will be a much wiser gardener. Reading about some "Gardening Basics" will give you a great head start before you begin digging in the dirt!
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Organic Foods and Pregnancy
Organic foods are one of the hottest trends in nutrition these days. What are benefits of eating organic food during pregnancy and it is worth the extra money?
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Organic Gardening: Getting Started, Doing the Right Thing
Many people would like to either "convert" to organic gardening or just get started as a new gardener using organic methods. The most oft-asked question is: how and where do I begin?
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