Klondyke Potatoes

By Maureen Bostock

Marcus Koenig, of Klondyke Farms describes his growing methods for successfully producing organic potatoes each year.

Managing The Mite

By Stuart McMillan

There is a huge variety of mites, most of which cause no problem to crops. While mites can be problematic pests, the combination of management, biological and botanical controls can keep them in check.

Cover crops to control pests: Phacelia

By Janet Wallace

In late October, I participated in “Heritage Breeds & Heirloom Seeds: The Past Strengthening our Future,” a gathering of gardeners and farmers in Debert, Nova Scotia. The speakers included Dan Jason of Salt Spring Seeds, Greta Kryger of Greta’s Organic Gardens, Andrea Berry of Hope Seeds and Greg Wingate of Mapple Farm. I gleaned the following tips from our wide-ranging discussions. - Janet Wallace, former editor, The Canadian Organic Grower

Crop pest management: Damping-off

By Janet Wallace

In late October, I participated in “Heritage Breeds & Heirloom Seeds: The Past Strengthening our Future,” a gathering of gardeners and farmers in Debert, Nova Scotia. The speakers included Dan Jason of Salt Spring Seeds, Greta Kryger of Greta’sOrganic Gardens, Andrea Berry of Hope Seeds and Greg Wingate of Mapple Farm. I gleaned the following tips from our wide-ranging discussions. - Janet Wallace, former editor, The Canadian Organic Grower