As in other aspects of life, you may encounter problems in gardening and urban agriculture. At certain times of the year insect and other animal pests may damage plants, especially vegetables and fruit, sometimes resulting in plant death. Weeds can be a problem at any time.
Why Living Trees Suddenly Fall Down
It is quite common that in winter or after big storms we wonder why living trees suddenly fall down. In June 2021 in Victoria, savage storms swept…
Weed Control
Several different approaches are needed for weed control since eradication is difficult and can be expensive. Preventing weeds from establishing and…
Pesticides most harmful to bees
Pesticide use is one of the factors which may be affecting bee populations worldwide. Since much of our food production depends on pollination by…
Low Impact Pest Management 101 Video
Sustainable Gardening 101 Video Series PART 3: Low Impact Pest Management Gardens are the natural habitat for all types of insects – the good, the…
Staying Safe While Gardening
Gloves, socks and sometimes masks are very important in preventing disease obtained by gardening - the last thing you want, especially with the…
