Monthly Archives: June 2015

Tip #169: Horticultural Vinegar

Horticultural vinegar is great for organic growers, works quickly (usually within a few hours) and naturally degrades into the environment without harming pets, animals or other wildlife.

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Tip #168: Flame Weeding

Flame weeding causes the cells in the plants to explode from the heat of boiling the water inside the plants. When done on small plants, usually a split second is an effective dose to wilt and kill the targeted weed.

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June 26 2015, Rumi

13th Century Persian poet Rumi describes how to discover beauty in the garden

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June 19 2015

Gardening as performing arts

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Tip #167: Basil Downy Mildew

Basil downy mildew is a fungal disease that was first reported down in North America in Florida in 2007. It has since spread across the continent, and especially along the Eastern seaboard

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June 12 2015, Lou Erickson

What type of water is going into your garden?

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Tip #166: Growing Successful Peppers

If you’ve struggled growing peppers, here are 5 more tips we can suggest to help you get the best harvest out of your garden this season.

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Tip #166, Jun 8 2015 Japanese Beetles

Japanese beetles feed on plants including beans, eggplant, roses, grapes, and more. They are characterized by an iridescent copper coloured back with green thorax and head.

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June 5 2015, Scottish Proverb

The Scots share their gardening philosophy in this proverb

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