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Yellow Jackets vs. Cake Cover: A Success Story
Forget pesticides or kerosene. Instead, smother a badly placed yellow jacket nests with a translucent cover.
What type of fruit tree should I buy for my area?
"Local" is always the best answer, even when it comes to fruit trees.
What to Plant Now: Leafy Greens
Sow leafy greens in late summer to reap abundant crops in the fall.
Try This Technique: Grow Lettuce Under Shade
Many gardeners take lettuce off of their summer planting lists, but shade covers can put garden-grown lettuce on your table more than a month sooner this fall.
Is there a nontoxic method to stop moles from damaging my garden?
Don't worry about mole damage any longer; here's a nontoxic method of keeping them away!
How far should I plant from CCA-treated wood fencing?
CCA-treated wood fences can contaminate your garden if they're too close.
How do I control snails and slugs organically?
Mulch can provide quite a nice habitat for slugs. If you don't want them to be permanent residents there, here are ways to kick them out...organically, of course.
Do all peppers start out green?
You can eat peppers at any stage of growth, but there color determines how ripe they are and, therefore, how tasty they are.
Can you use office paper for mulch or composting?
Although paper is a wood product, it's not always the best answer for mulch or compost.
Can Milk Control Brown Rot?
Brown rot is a serious disease of peaches, plums, and other stone fruits. For organic gardeners, spraying at-risk fruits with a milk solution can give good control.