I’ve managed to do a pretty good job over the years eliminating chemicals from my garden shed. Yet in spite of my best efforts, they tend to keep showing up. […]
Articles on Fertilizers & Chemicals
Organic Pest Controls
Organic pest control methods are generally less environmentally damaging and toxic. Whenever possible, you should use the least toxic method first. There are some very effective natural pest control treatments […]
Store Lawn & Garden Chemicals Safely
If you happened to find yourself in my garden shed years ago, it would look a lot different than it does today. Back then, the shelves were a storehouse for […]
Botanical Insecticides
Botanical Insecticides (commonly referred to as ‘BI’s’) are derived from naturally occurring compounds found in plants. Widely used in the from the 1800’s to the 1940’s until the introduction of […]
The Numbers on Fertilizer Labels, What They Mean
Whenever you see a fertilizer product, it will have three numbers prominently listed on the package, usually on the front. These numbers are very important and tell a great deal […]
The IPM Approach to Environmental Stewardship
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an approach to pest control that uses a combination of treatments starting with the least toxic steps first. By identifying a pest, and understanding its […]
