| "Teaming With Microbes: A Gardener's Guide to the
Soil Food Web" Sometimes scientists can talk over
the layman's head and not even realize that the message is not being
conveyed. This book is written in a very understandable language,
that even a simple worm farmer like myself could understand and relate
to. A must read for anyone who wants to learn more about the life
producing your food.
Smart gardeners understand that soil is alive and what
is in the soil is what supports plant life. Healthy soil is
exploding with life - beyond the worms and insects we can see with the
naked eye - there are a multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other
microbial forms of life vital to the soil food web that sustains healthy
plant life. Resorting to chemicals destroys this delicate balance
and results in an unhealthy situation for the soil, the plants, and the
environment. You can't destroy this balance and not have an affect
on the people, the children, family and friends. As gardeners,
farmers, and inhabitants of the Earth we have an obligation to the next
generation to leave behind a healthy soil. Venture beyond your
current understanding that good soil grows healthy plants and understand
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Organic Landscape Alliance
In response to the
increasing need for information about organic landscaping and lawn
care practices, the Organic Landscape Alliance (OLA) has launched
its new website, providing the public with a credible source of
industry information. The non-profit trade organization’s website
www.organiclandscape.org
includes fact sheets on organic lawn care and landscaping...
Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network (ACORN)
Atlantic Canadian
Organic Regional Network (ACORN) has created a new on-line
“gardener’s tool.” The Grower’s Database is a free website that
lists the top 100 pests and weeds. Within the database, are pictures
of the various growth stages to help with identification, as well as
information on the life and growth cycle, damage caused, prevention
options and treatments – all without the use of chemical pesticides
and herbicides. The pest and weed database is free for anyone to
use. Just go to
www.acornorganic.org and select “Grower’s Database.”
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