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Maple
Trees dropping Leaves?
It might be because of Anthracnose -- one of the most common and unsightly
disearses on maple trees in Vermont. This fungus disease can also infect
oak, ash, sycamore and elm. Go
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Source: University of Vermont Extension
Purple
Parasitical Plumes Plague Pastoral Panorama
Hard to say that two times fast, and even harder to get rid of this tenacious
plant. Purple loosestrife is a scourge that is taking over the Adirondacks
and Green Mountains. By the road side, the purple spikes look pretty when
whizzing by at 65. A slower pace reveals that loosestrife is choking out
the other road side beauties.
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Source: Great Lakes Gardens
Tomato
Trials
Another terrific, and practical, experiment
from Fantasy Gardening. The scientific approach rapidly corrects gardening
fact from gardening fantasy. A must read for those serious about producing
more, good quality, fruit! Go
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Source: Fantasy Gardening
Keep Blood Thirsty 'skeeters at bay with certain plants
In the garden with my two dogs last night, we provided a smorg for the local
mosquitos. They are out in force around Lake Champlain! Although one dog
is well protected by long fur, the other dog is incredibly bothered by them.
Snapping in vain to kill them all ( you go girl!) with her tail between
her legs (I'm not kidding!) There are plants that provide effective and
non-toxic repellant. Go
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Source: Organic Gardening Magazine
Make
your garden de-vine
Vines are a terrific cure for many garden problems. For example, add a trellis
and fast climbers and you'll immediately get a little more privacy. Or you
can hide less than attractive garden features with a curtain of green .Go
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Source: Easy Gardening
Grow
Potatoes in a can
Not having tried this technique, I can't vouch for its effectiveness.
But this charming interactive annimation is fun to look at. Certainly
harvesting the potatoes looks much, much easier this way. Simply tip the
can over in lieu of spending time with a pitch fork. Much fewer blisters!
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Source: Lasagna Gardening.com
Turnips
and Mustard Greens
The rutabaga, or turnip, is another crop well suited to the climate of
the Champlain Valley. New Englanders long ago disdained turnips as plebeian
though ate them to prevent scurvy. Apparently the newer varieties are
a vast improvement over the vegetables of my youth. ( I wouldn't know,
I still don't eat them!) "Bashed 'neeps" are a good source of
vitamin C and iron. Bonus: pictures of all the garden pests and
the chemicals used to get rid of them. Negative: Broken up into
many pages, this article is missing the last page! Go
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Source: Due North Gardening Tips
Bean-Poles
You can create a tee-pee trellis for your climbing beans. This project
uses 10, 10 ft. 3/4" PVC pipes to create a huge (and monstrously
ugly, IMHO) structure. As the instructions suggest, you could use other
materials such as bamboo or reeds to create a more organic and appealing
support. Go
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Source: Vegetable Gardens of the Columbia
Basin
Growing
citrus trees in Containers
With our northern winters, the only way we'll be able to grow citrus is
if global warming really accelerates, or if we use containers.
While this site is directed to southern gardeners, there is a section
on special considerations if you are bringing your plant indoors to over-winter.
Bonus: Make your patio look very Tuscan (but don't expect to really
eat your fruit). Go
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Cabbage
The Brassica family, including cabbage,
broccoli, collards, turnips and cauliflower all are cool-weather vegetables
that lend themselves to our cooler spring and fall season. Go
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Source: Staff Writer
Asparagus
Did you know that the ancient Greeks ate asparagus? You'll find facts
and cultivation tips on these delicious green tips. For etiquette manners
on eating them, check out the Dining Guide! Go
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Source: Watch your garden grow
Transplanting
Hot Peppers and Tomato Plants
Starting your plants from seed is a good way to get new and interesting
varieties of plants in your garden. Of course, it means that you have
to play nursemaid. Go
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Source: Garden Guides
Cucumbers
Whether dressed up in posh sandwiches with the crusts cut off, or in a
hearty Mediterranean 'peasant' salad, cukes are refreshing summer fare.
Go
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Source: Staff Writer
Carrots
Chock full of vitamins, carrots are another vegetable that are well suited
to the climate in northern gardens. What's up doc? Go
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Source: Staff Writer
Broccoli
The likes and dislikes of George Bush, Sr. aside, broccoli is a very good
vegetable. Not only is it packed with vitamin c and b, but it is can help
detoxify carcinogens in the body because of the high sulphoraphane content.
Go
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Source: GardenGuides
Tomato
No matter how you say it this fruit (that masquerades as a vegetable)
is very popular. Nothing is more of a treat than a basil and tomato salad
straight from the garden. While commercial tomato products are getting
tastier, you just can't beating the backyard sunshine you'll taste in
your own tomatoes. Go
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Source: Watch your garden grow
Celery
Another star for the northern garden. Preferring cooler temperatures and
easily seeded (although it has a poor germination rate) it is an excellent
addition to your vegetable garden. I can still remember after school snacks
of peanut butter or soft cheese in celery sticks. It satisfied even the
most crunchy craving! Go
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Source: The Vegetable Patch
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