Tips from the expert growers on how to manage cucumber beetles.
Common Pests of Root Crops
By Amy Kremen
How to identify and control common garden root crop pests using organic methods.
Organic Pest Control Under Canadian Organic Standards
By Kelsey McKee
When carefully planned rotations, proper sanitation and other preventative practices prove insufficient, what is the next step in controlling pests in organic production?
Klondyke Potatoes
By Maureen Bostock
Marcus Koenig, of Klondyke Farms describes his growing methods for successfully producing organic potatoes each year.
Attack of the Ravenous Root Pests: Currently Playing at a Farm Near You
By Av Singh
This article will highlight common problems and propose general practices to combat not only the symptom (insect infestation) but to address the root cause.
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
Controlling Gophers
By TCOG Editor
Controlling gophers and ground squirrels around the farm
Tricks of the Trade: Epsom Salt for Plants
By TCOG Editor
Epsom salt can help your plants.