Crop rotation – despite what my non-gardening mates believe, is NOT the twisting of sunflowers to chase the sun (although, they do have a point… they are crops, and they are rotating!). Crop rotation is in fact a method of managing plantings, both on a small (vegie patch) and large (farm) scale to minimise the [...]
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Everybody Needs Good Neighbors Once the realm of the hardcore, hippy, home gardener, companion planting is now an incredibly popular practice – from beginner gardeners right up to large-scale agriculture. But, despite its popularity (it’s huge in Europe), companion planting is often misunderstood, misused and misrepresented as the “cure-all solution” to problems in the patch. So what [...] Everybody Needs Good Neighbors Once the realm of the hardcore, hippy, home gardener, companion planting is now an incredibly popular practice – from beginner gardeners right up to large-scale agriculture. But, despite its popularity (it’s huge in Europe), companion planting is often misunderstood, misused and misrepresented as the “cure-all solution” to problems in the patch. So what [...] Active Ingredient: The portion of the chemical formulation directly responsible for herbicidal/pesticidal effects. Biological Control: Using biological methods to control pests, eg. using the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis to control caterpillars. Broadcast Application: An application of spray over an entire area rather than only on individual plants. Ontario says NO to Pesticides Ahhh pesticides, a controversial subject at the best of times. Over beers with mates (bearing in mind we are ALL plant dorks) the use (and mis-use) of pesticides is a common topic, one fraught with danger and fought with vigour. So, why all the controversy? Surely we can have a quiet [...] Plants that repel insects or confuse them with their strong scent can be planted near other plants to help keep insects at bay. Here are some suggestions, taken from the book Pest-Repellent Plants, by Penny Woodward (published by Hyland House). |
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