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Fungus Gnat Help

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:51:32 -0700

By Sheena Adams

A common wintertime problem for indoor tropicals is fungus gnats. These annoying little black flies rise from the soil surface during watering. Meanwhile, their maggot offspring (larvae with white bodies and black heads) live in the plant soil and feed off decaying plant matter, fungus, and sometimes the plant’s roots and succulent stems. Without immediate action fungus gnats can quickly spread and infect all the plants in a home.

Organic Rose Care

Tue, 01 May 2007 12:12:29 -0700

By Carolyn Herriot

Take a 3-D approach to pruning and use mulch to discourage black spot, powdery mildew and rust.

Growing Root Vegetable Crops

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:16:37 -0800

By Sheena Adams

Many groups and movements are being organized to help us become aware of how the long-distance shipping of food contributes to global warming, along with other negative social and economic impacts. If we were to all grow a small amount of our own fruit and vegetables, as well as support locally-grown food, think of the difference we could make!

Northern Garden Pests

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 12:25:29 -0700

By Barbara Rayment

An ongoing parade of creatures provide adventure and challenge in the garden.

Rhubarb Aphid/Fungus Spray

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 10:43:41 -0700

By Sheena Adams

When harvesting rhubarb, the poisonous leaves can be recycled, making a spray that repels soft-bodied insects, such as aphids, and help reduce fungus in the garden.

Attract beneficial creatures

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 10:16:55 -0700

By Carolyn Herriot

Attract a host of garden helpers simply by growing a diversity of plants and offering these essentials. Carolyn Herriot also provides a handy list of "Plants to Lure Good Guys into Your Garden."

Diatomaceous Earth

Mon, 01 May 2006 09:20:49 -0700

By Sheena Adams

Diatomaceous earth is effective in controlling aphids, cutworms, maggots, cabbageworms, silverfish, slugs, pill bugs, ants, fleas and lice. It will not harm earthworms (even if ingested), and is safe to use around household pets.

Plant Companions: Carrots & Cosmos

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 16:10:02 -0800

By Sheena Adams

To practice organic pest control, try planting carrots and cosmos together in your garden.

Grow Fruit Trees

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 17:49:59 -0800

By Sheena Adams

Winter is the time to plan which fruit trees to grow in the yard so you'll be ready for spring planting

Growing Citrus Plants Indoor

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 11:22:49 -0800

By Sheena Adams

Indoor landscaping, also called interior plantscaping, is a growing trend. Today's homeowners are using plants not only to decorate their homes but also to freshen the air they breathe.