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pests Anyone use "trap crops" or companion plants for pest control?
Read a university article about "trap crops" that attract pests away from more valuable plants. For example, gardners will plant nasturtium in a garden because caterpillars love it and are naturally attracted to it before other vegetable plants. Better to learn of caterpillars when seeing a...- ditter
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Interesting read on transplanting and transplant shock
Went to the local hydro shop today and got a free copy of the May/June 2010 Urban Garden Magazine. Had an interesting article on transplant shock and how to avoid it. Got a few tips myself. BTW, I love going in these shops. I'm obviously the 1% of the store's customers that isnt growing...- ditter
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