Author Archives: Greg

About Greg

I enjoy chess, amateur radio, gardening, beekeeping, birding, and being outdoors.

Mike McGrath on Composting

Posted on 15 December 2012 by Greg

Fans of the radio show You Bet Your Garden will recognize the name and the topic. Here is a 17 minute talk Mike McGrath gave on composting fall leaves. If you compost, or are considering composting, you don’t want to … Continue reading →

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Ten American Native Plants You Can Eat

Posted on 25 November 2012 by Greg

By cultivating these native plants on your property, you can feed wildlife and enjoy the fruits of your labor during holiday meals and other times 11-07-2012 // By Janet Marinelli IT’S HARD TO IMAGINE a Thanksgiving meal in New England … Continue reading →

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Wasps used to attack invasive beetle in TN

Posted on 19 November 2012 by Greg

MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Researchers at the University of Tennessee are investigating whether parasitic wasps can be used to kill the emerald ash borer, a beetle that is threatening millions of trees across the country. The invasive emerald ash borer has … Continue reading →

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Mac’s Field Guide to Southeast Garden Bugs

Posted on 13 November 2012 by Greg

Here are two sources for the Mac’s Good Bug/Bad Bug Field Guide for the Southeast that Justin passed around at the November 12 intern class. You might also find them on eBay or other websites. Mac’s Field Guides to Southeast … Continue reading →

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Community Gardening Resources

Posted on 12 November 2012 by Greg

Found this mountain of information on community gardening while browsing for interesting topics. Check it out when you get time. Community Gardening Resources — Helpful Resources for Community Gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension, curated by Ron Wolford

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