Native American fruits

Article Abstract:

It is necessary to cover ripening fruits with netting for the first couple of years to protect them from birds and animals. Tips on growing such fruits as juneberries, pawpaws, mayhaws, mulberries, and persimmons are given, and a related article on grower Hector Black is included.

Author: Reich, Lee, Pleasant, Barbara
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1992
Practice, Biography, North America, Natural history, Growth, Fruit, Fruits (Food), Berries, Gardeners, Persimmon, Persimmons, Papaw, Mulberry, Black, Hector

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Plants that protect themselves from pests!

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Some plants are more pest-resistant than others. Tomato fruitworms can be avoided by planting Roma, Bush and other varieties. Leafhoppers and aphids do not like hairy beans. A list of varieties of vegetables that are especially resistant is included.

Author: Pleasant, Barbara, Mattern, Vicki
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1992
Prevention, Plants, Vegetable gardening, Insect resistance (Plants), Garden pests

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Secrets of professional pest spotters

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Handpicking and using beneficial insects are the best way to rid tomatoes, potatoes, beans, cabbage and squash of pests. Other organic methods of identifying and eliminating harmful insects are offered.

Author: Pleasant, Barbara
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1995
Cover Story, Pests, Control, Pest control

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