Comments on: Grow Heirlooms http://nourishnetwork.com/2010/04/26/grow-heirlooms/ Changing the way you eat isn't a revolution, it's an evolution Mon, 25 Jul 2022 23:58:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Nourish Network Picnic Gear Guide http://nourishnetwork.com/2010/04/26/grow-heirlooms/#comment-731 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:09:22 +0000 http://nourishnetwork.com/?p=2455#comment-731 […] me, summer is synonymous with picnic. Sure, there are barbecues. There’s abundance in the garden too. But summer—warm weather of any sort as a matter of fact—makes me crave a picnic more than just […]

]]> By: Lia Huber http://nourishnetwork.com/2010/04/26/grow-heirlooms/#comment-730 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:10:29 +0000 http://nourishnetwork.com/?p=2455#comment-730 Steph … I DO have a pic. Now if we could just get our next site build up, I could post it in the conversation area! ;-) Soon … promise.

Tina — good for you! My best advice on pest management is:

* Soil, soil, soil (and water and sunlight). The better the conditions for growing your plants the less you’ll have to fight pests in the long run; the plants themselves are healthy enough to do most of the work.

* Plant a variety. Companion planting really works. Nestle in some onions to deter certain pests, and some marigolds to attract them away from your veggies. That type of thing.

* Ladybugs. If you have an issue early on–especially with things like whiteflies or aphids–I’d let a bunch of ladybugs loose on them. I once cleared nearly 100 rose bushes of aphids in just a few days by letting a colony of ladybugs go to town, where before the farmers would spray all kinds of pesticides.

* If you have an ongoing problem, look into some natural, liquid oil-based sprays like Pyola.

Hope that helps — good luck and let us know how it goes! We’ve got a conversation thread going on gardening in the Eco Bites area.

]]> By: Tina Ruggiero http://nourishnetwork.com/2010/04/26/grow-heirlooms/#comment-729 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:38:51 +0000 http://nourishnetwork.com/?p=2455#comment-729 Lia,
What timing! I just planted some heirloom seeds last week (see my blog post @ http://www.voiceofreason.net). While this is a first-time experiment for me, I’d love your perspectives about pest management, since I’m trying to grow my little garden in the most earth-friendly way.

]]> By: mountainrn http://nourishnetwork.com/2010/04/26/grow-heirlooms/#comment-728 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:05:31 +0000 http://nourishnetwork.com/?p=2455#comment-728 Lia – any photos of the raised beds here?

That recipe looks like red potatoes . . and looks good. My father-in-law’s 87th birthday party is this weekend and he wants lots of Spring recipes. I’m going to add this one along with asparagus.

steph

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