1. My lawn is probably over 30% crabgrass. There is too much of it to dig up, and we do not wish to use any pesticides. I have read some encouraging blogs on corn gluten. Is this the best method for control? Updated: March 07, 2012
2. Can diatomaceous earth be used to control flea beetles n the vegetable garden? Updated: February 14, 2012
3. Can I use insecticides in or around my butterfly garden? Updated: January 24, 2012
4. How do beneficial organisms help gardeners? Updated: January 22, 2012
5. What is involved in using traps for insect control? Updated: January 22, 2012
6. What is meant by "resistant" varieties of plants? Updated: January 18, 2012
7. What materials make good mulch? Updated: November 27, 2011
8. How do I build a worm composter? Updated: November 17, 2011
9. What is worm composting? Updated: November 17, 2011
10. What types of materials can I compost? Updated: November 17, 2011
11. What is involved in using barriers as a means of insect control? Updated: November 07, 2011
12. What is organic gardening? Updated: November 06, 2011
13. How can I use compost? Updated: November 01, 2011
14. Is it true that it is not a good idea to compost tomato plants at the end of the growing season? Updated: October 31, 2011
15. For an ideal compost pile, what should be added and in what proportions? Updated: October 31, 2011
16. What options do I have for growing organic fruit? Updated: October 31, 2011
17. What is a good way to keep our plants from being infested with spider mites? Updated: October 29, 2011
18. What kind of things can I compost? Updated: October 29, 2011
19. What are some suggestions for beginning a compost pile? Updated: October 29, 2011
20. What are the ideal conditions for composting? Updated: October 19, 2011
21. Do I need to purchase compost starter to make my compost work? Updated: October 16, 2011
22. How can I control plant diseases in my garden without chemicals (organic)? Updated: September 27, 2011
23. Would it be advisable to grind up plants and roots infected with nematodes for the compost pile? Would this transfer the nematodes back into the soil when compost is put into the garden? Updated: June 11, 2011
24. Can I put buckthorn that was cut last spring into a wood chipper? I am concerned with the risk of spreading the seeds when I use the wood chips for mulching my trees and shrubs. Updated: April 21, 2011
25. What is the difference between fresh and composted materials? Updated: April 21, 2011
26. When is compost ready to be used? Updated: December 10, 2010
27. I am considering going organic in my garden. A friend told me that botanical insecticides are all natural products toxic to pests but harmless to humans and other living things. Is that true? Updated: August 26, 2009
28. When can I apply a new, much-needed, layer of wood mulch to my landscape? Do I need to wait for things to thaw this spring? Updated: December 10, 2008
29. I got a truckload of mulch from a local tree trimmer: cedar, oak, hackberry. Can I use that mulch for the walkways around my raised vegetable beds? Will it tie up nutrients for the garden? Updated: September 14, 2008
30. Can I safely put newspaper in my compost bin? Updated: September 05, 2008

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