A hedgerow is like a neon sign in your garden that spells VACANCY to beneficial insects. Organic gardening is about creating a garden that is alive and in balance. Beneficial insects are an essential form…
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How can I find my USDA plant hardiness zone? Click on THIS LINK for the new 2012 USDA plant hardiness zone map. You can search it by zip code. Do you live in an area (like Nevada County) with varied terrain…
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September 20, 2011 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Roll out the floral carpet in your garden to attract beneficial insects and keep them there. In our new video Tricia talks about releasing predator beneficial insects into your garden as organic pest control.…
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September 5, 2011 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Is there a wild area in your garden where you fight weeds every year? Replace those weeds with colorful wildflowers. We have four ways to help you: 1) Watch Tricia’s easy instructions in our…
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Wow, so something happened. It’s the middle of August and we have pictures from July. Oh well, these are pretty, lots of wildflowers. Lots of Queen Anne’s Lace in bloom Black-Eyed Susans My…
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