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Kill Spider Mites in the Garden
Spider mites infest stressed garden plants and houseplants, especially in summer months. Control spider mites using natural organic pest control methods.
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Spider-Mites!
Spider-Mites discussion!
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A SHORT COURSE IN INDOOR PLANT PESTS--PART II
This is the second part of a two part short course on indoor pests. Spider mites and scale are covered.
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Afflictions of Succulents, Part I (Pests)
There is an impressive variety of pests anxiously awaiting the opportunity to pillage your succulents. Knowing how to defend your plants against these enemies is key to maintaining a healthy collection. Learn to Recognise Your Enemy, and mount an effective Counter-Attack.
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Folklore's Environmental Friend
Lady Bug, Lady Bug. Folklore's environmental friend.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Questions and answers to some common gardening problems
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Spider Mite
Mites reproduce so quickly that if you do not prevent or stop them, you will lose your plants in a matter of days. Read on to find out how to get rid of this nuisance.
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Spider Mites on Houseplants
Want to get rid of spidermites on your houseplants? Try this organic technique.
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The Skinny on Skimmia
Heading for another hot summer? Japanese skimmia is drought tolerant and easy to keep happy.
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What's Bugging Your Plants?
There are many insects that can destroy your houseplants. Here's a close look at six of them.
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Common Pests of the Backyard Apple Orchard
Some apple cultivars have great resilience to their insect enemies living in the backyard garden. Understand bad apples with this guide to common orchard problems.
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Natural Garden Pest Control
There are many natural ways to control or eliminate common garden pests such as aphids, white flies and spider mites without resorting to dangerous pesticides.
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Organic Pest Control and Pesticide
Do it yourself pest control: Homemade natural pesticide, organic pesticide, fungicide, organic pest control, insecticide, insect repellent, to control gardening pest
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All About Palms
Palms are a great way to bring a slice of the tropics into your home. They are also easy to care for and a great addition to any decor!
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Caring for Palms Indoors
Palms add an elegant accent to home interiors. Readily adaptable to a variety of indoor lighting conditions, these houseplants can thrive with minimal care.
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Common Rose Pests - Part 2: Mites and Scales
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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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Growing Miniature Roses Indoors
A guide to growing these popular plants indoors
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Ladybugs
Ladybugs are friendly interesting insects. Find out more about them in this week's article.
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Mighty Mites
Spider mites are the bane of my garden's existence. Is help available??
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Rose Pests and Diseases
Attention to your roses and observing any irregular symptoms can save your plants and allow you to enjoy healthy plants for years to come.
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Strawberry Pests
Strawberry pests run from gray fungus to white grubs. However, there are some ways to avoid or eliminate threats from these unwanted visitors.
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Troubleshooting on the Windowsill
How to deal with indoor insect problems.
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Beneficial Insects: A Boon to Butterflies and Gardeners!
Introducing "beneficial insects" into your garden will help decrease harmful and destructive garden pests while increasing the butterfly and hummingbird population. This in turn will help to restore and enhance Mother Nature's worldwide ecosystem.
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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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Buy An Insect Pest Free Rose
Beyond overall looks and vigor, check your new rose bush carefully for pests before you bring it home from the store. Does it have aphids, whiteflies, or spider mites?
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Quassia sp. 'Mt Nardi'
This small rainforest tree is confined to a small area of eastern Australia. It is considered rare and contains chemicals with potential for pesticide development.
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Waterwise Sages
Some are true sages, some are misnomers, but all have a place in a waterwise garden
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Yellow Leaves on My Roses - Part 3
The last in the series, this article address the pests and diseases that can cause yellow leaves.
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All About Dieffenbachia
A guide to this popular and beautiful houseplant. which has decorated homes and offices for decades.
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All About Ivy
Ivy is an easy to grow, popular, and enduring houseplant. Here is an overview of the Hedera, or "True Ivy" family.
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Garden Tasks for May in Hot to Warm Climates
Monthly chores and checks needed in vegetable, fruit and herb gardens for the month of May where the weather is hot.
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Herbs for Companion Planting
Companion planting with herbs, vegetables and fruit trees. Deter pests, encourage growth --all by knowing what loves what! Easy organic gardening tip.
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Natural Pest Controls
Natural, Organic Pest Controls
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Damage Control - Can This Plant Be Saved?
If your landscape has been neglected and looks like it's reached the Plant Point of No Return, think again. There are many steps you can take to resusitate your garden...without pesticides.
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Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla)
lemon verbena is THE herb for that great lemony taste and smell! Read about growing this herb and its uses.
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Organic Pest Control
Control insect pests in your garden with beneficial insects - the natural organic way.
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Good Bugs for Your Garden
Book review: Bugs you actually want to invite into the yard.
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Insidious Flower Bugs and Minute Pirate Bugs
Insiduous flower bugs and Minute Pirate bugs are beneficial to gardens all over the US and Canada. If you have a garden, attract these bugs or buy some to get a population started.
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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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Summers First Chiles: Chile Tidbits
Great ideas for those first Hot Peppers of the summer. Interesting facts and tips about those wonderful Chiles!
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Book Review : The Houseplant Expert
While houseplant profiles make up the bulk of the book, early chapters discuss just enough of the basics to encourage confidence in novice houseplant owners. Mini-chapters describe how to pick a good plant, potting info, window exposures, tips on home display, how to create a garden room, or make a terrarium.

Bringing Your Houseplants Outdoors
This is the time of year when many people bring their houseplants outdoors. They appreciate the vacation, but here's what you need to know before they go!
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Container Gardening with Peppers
Peppers are easy to grow in a container garden. Gives varieties of peppers, pepper food trivia, and how to choose the container for your garden.
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Guide to Philodendrons
A brief guide to one of the world's most popular tropical houseplants.
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History of Hops in Vermont
Hops was an important crop in early America. Its bitterness and preservative qualities allowed beer to be preserved and shipped.
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Hydroponic Jalepenos!
Hydroponic Jalepenos discussion!
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Insect Controls
Insect controls for the garden. Biological controls, such as B.t. Insecticidal soaps and horticultural oils.
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The Lucky Shamrock Plant
Internationally recognised as a traditional symbol of Ireland, the shamrock is a three-leafed clover believed to bestow good luck.
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A Plumeria Tree with Fragrant Flowers
Plumeria, commonly called the Frangipani Tree, has acquired mystical status in Southeast Asia. It is an ornamental tree with scented flowers that is easy to grow.
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