Organic Gardening
ame vanorio
Apple Pests and Diseases: Organic Prevention ...

Apple trees are one of the most rewarding fruit trees to grow in a home garden. They also attract a wide range of pests and diseases. Knowing what to watch for, and how to respond early, makes a big difference.

I have been told by many farmers and that you cant raise apples organically. That is simply not true. In this article I am teaching about three apple pests, codling moth, apple maggot, and gypsy moth, and two fungal diseases, powdery mildew and apple scab. And how to prevent and control them.

Apple Pests and Diseases: Organic Prevention and Control
Organic Gardening
ame vanorio
Plum Curculio: Prevention & Control

If you grow apples, peaches, or plums in the eastern United States, you will likely deal with plum curculio at some point. The plum curculio (Conotrachelus nenuphar) is a native snout beetle that attacks tree fruit. It is small, but it can ruin a crop quickly if ignored.

As organic growers, we do not panic. We learn the life cycle and interrupt it at the right time. That is the key.

Plum Curculio: Prevention & Control
Organic Gardening, USDA Zone 5 & 6
ame vanorio
Cold Hardy Vegetables For Winter Harvests in ...

In the winter I crave fresh vegetables. My gardening goal is to extend my harvest as far as I can to provide food for my family all year. Today we are talking about hardy vegetables that are powerhouses in cold weather. Not only do these plants tolerate cold they are easy to grow and will thrive in many soil types.

Cold Hardy Vegetables For Winter Harvests in Zone 5 & 6
Organic Gardening, Indoor gardening
ame vanorio
Indoor Food Gardening: Growing Vegetables and ...

Living in an apartment has taught me many new ways to grow vegetables and fruits indoors. I have discovered that gardening is not limited to a plot of soil.

For many people living in an urban apartment or condominium means they can’t garden in the traditional sense. When I left rural Kentucky for urban Wisconsin, I was very anxious that it meant the end of my ability to have food security. Not to mention that I just loved getting my hands dirty and playing in the dirt.

Indoor Food Gardening: Growing Vegetables and Fruits In An Apartment
Organic Gardening
ame vanorio
Starting a Medicinal Herb Garden

Herbs are used in many ways. Medicinal herbs are plants that can help support your overall health. Scientific testing is showing positive results that support the ageless wisdom of our ancestors. Herbs can easily be made into teas, topical creams, and tinctures.

Starting a Medicinal Herb Garden

Apple pests

Apple Pests and Diseases: Organic Prevention and Control

Apple Pests and Diseases: Organic Prevention and Control

Apple trees are one of the most rewarding fruit trees to grow in a home garden. They also attract a wide range of pests and diseases. Knowing what to watch for, and how to respond early, makes a big difference.

I have been told by many farmers and that you cant raise apples organically. That is simply not true. In this article I am teaching about three apple pests, codling moth, apple maggot, and gypsy moth, and two fungal diseases, powdery mildew and apple scab. And how to prevent and control them.