John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Pesticides, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Hobby Farming, Economics, Pest Control, Gardening, Insects, Urban Farming,
Protecting gardens and crops from insects using 'smell of fear'
ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2021 — For home gardeners and farmers, herbivorous insects present a major threat to their hard work and crop yields. The predator...
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Organic, Crop Consultant, Beekeeping, Beyond Organic , Gardening, Sustainability, Research, Pollinators, Ag North America,
Hunt On For Monarch Butterfly Eggs In The Gardens Of Canada
Hunt on for monarch butterfly eggs in the gardens of Canada
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Organic, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Gardening, Urban Farming,
Comparing the pathogen numbers in backyard and commercial composts
Compost—organic material that is added to soil to help plants grow—is widely used by gardeners because it improves soil health and reduces the amount of organic waste in landfills. Although several studies have looked at commercial composts, very few have investigated backyard compost samples. In a new study, researchers have measured the number of pathogens in both types of compost.
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08/24/2021 SOURCE: www.popdust.com
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture Global, Gardening, Regenerative Agriculture,
Slugs and snails, destructors of crops and gardens, could be controlled by bread dough
New research from Oregon State University Extension Service found slugs and snails are strongly attracted to bread dough, a discovery that could lead to better ways of controlling these serious pests ...
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Vegetables, Ag Podcast US, Gardening, Urban Farming,
How To Fertilize Your Vegetable Garden - Simple Secrets That Work!
Jim and Mary discuss how to best fertilize your vegetable garden, including what to fertilize with, and when the best time to apply it is.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Organic, Vegetables, Gardening, Urban Farming, Pollinators,
6 Fall Vegetables To Plant & Harvest In 45 Days - How To Grow More Now!
Check out these 6 fall vegetable crops you can plant and harvest in under 45 days. Believe it or not, there is still time to grow your food!
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08/17/2021 SOURCE: foodprint.org
Learn about the best heirloom tomatoes to look for at the farmers’ market, along with advice from a tomato expert on shopping for tomatoes.
Advice From a Tomato Expert About The Best Heirloom Tomato Varieties
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Gardening, Goats, Urban Farming,
Goats Munch Their Way Through Invasive Plants In Webster Groves
Webster Groves is wrapping up a pilot project to see if goats are an option to help eliminate invasive plants throughout the city.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Organic, Agriculture Global, Fruit, Hobby Farming, Gardening, Urban Farming,
How to Grow a Lemon Tree Indoors
You can enjoy fresh lemons all year round, even if your climate would have you believe otherwise.
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