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ArticleHow to Use Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Utilizing the method of Integrated Pest Management how I garden - period. I'm probably going to get strung up by the organic gardening police for that admission; but before you…
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ArticleWhat is Sustainable Gardening?
“Sustainable gardening” is a cool term if I've ever heard one. It sounds edgy in an incredibly responsible sort of way. In suburban farmer (that would be me) speak it’s:…
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DesignNasturtiums as Food and Companion Plants
I’ve always loved garden nasturtiums in my flower beds. Oh, I know they’re touted as ordinary and flowers that are easy to grow often get a pretentious sniff.
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Kitchen GardeningControl Colorado Potato Beetle with a Mix of Strategies
The Colorado potato beetle has become resistant to a number of commercial pesticides. Fortunately, there are physical, horticultural, and biological controls to choose from. Most likely, a mix of strategies…
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Kitchen GardeningUsing Bt to Combat Garden Pests
In addition to being a convenient way to control pests, Bt is also a good way to maintain the natural equilibrium of the ecosystem in your garden.
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Kitchen GardeningShield Your Seedlings From Cutworms
If you have a cutworm problem in your garden, your baby seedlings are at risk. Here's one way to protect them.
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How-ToProtect Your Garden From Woodchucks
Woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, are common suburban mammals that can chomp your plants to shreds. In this article, a wildlife biologist describes the habits of the beast and reviews…
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How-ToKeeping Rabbits Out of the Kitchen Garden
Rabbits, be they jackrabbits or cottontails, can devastate your vegetable garden. Here's how to keep rabbits out of your vegetable garden without doing them harm.
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Kitchen GardeningAttract Beneficial Insects to Your Garden
Get acquainted with the good bugs and lure them to your garden by planting flowers they like. It's a green way to keep your vegetables healthy.
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Kitchen GardeningMeet the Magnificent Marigold
Nature does the coolest things. How fantastic that this simple-to-grow flower can also be one of the most adaptable, versatile and incredibly useful plants anywhere?
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