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July 5, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
The garden year with Integrated Pest Management [IPM] With Integrated Pest Management or IPM, pest control does not  mean waiting until June and then grabbing the most toxic spray around to wipe out the summer pests in your garden. You’d probably… read more»
July 5, 2012 - GrowOrganic
July 3, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
How to do the best organic pest control with Integrated Pest Management [IPM] New organic gardeners are often most enthusiastic about and most worried about organic pest control. These gardeners want to stop using chemical sprays on their plants—on the other hand, they’re… read more»
June 7, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Attract beneficial insects with hedgerows 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… read more»
September 21, 2011 - GrowOrganic
September 20, 2011 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
The best flowers to attract predator beneficial insects to your garden 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.… read more»
May 13, 2011 - GrowOrganic
March 26, 2011 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Find the right floating row cover for plant protection Row covers solve a multitude of gardening problems. Made of lightweight fabric, they allow sunlight, air, and water to pass through to your plants. Well known as “season extenders” to keep… read more»

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Mulch in your vegetable garden—beyond the basics Everyone tells you to mulch your vegetable garden—but exactly how should you choose a mulch? In…
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