Corn earworms are a bane to both home gardeners and commercial farmers alike. In fact, they cause more damage to corn crops than any other insect and are found throughout the continental U.S. In addition to corn, corn earworms eat at least 16 other cultivated crops and over 100 … [Read more...]
Corn Diseases: How to Identify and Control
Fresh-picked corn is one of the true pleasures of summer, but for many gardeners, bringing a crop of corn to harvest is a challenge. Corn takes up a lot of space in the garden and must be planted in a block so wind can pollinate it. It is a heavy feeder, requiring frequent … [Read more...]
When to Start Your Seeds
So you’ve decided to start seeds indoors for outdoor planting. Although starting seeds indoors takes more effort than buying transplants, your diligence will be rewarded with an abundance of healthy plants at a fraction of the price of nursery seedlings. The trick in … [Read more...]
Backyard Fruits and Berries
It requires less space than most people think to grow fruit in your own back yard. Or even front yard, for that matter. Most fruit-bearing plants and trees are also decorative and look good as part of a landscape. If you're trying to homestead or become self-sufficient in … [Read more...]
Types of Vegetable and Fruit Diets
A recent article in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition stated: "Epidemiologic data support the association between high intake of vegetables and fruits and low risk of chronic disease. There are several biologically plausible reasons why consumption of vegetables and … [Read more...]
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