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One on one with...Whitney Cranshaw, Entomologist

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Whitney Cranshaw, an entomologist and author of the book 'Garden Insects of North America' discusses on the integrated pest management basics and the most serious plant pests facing humanity. He continues on this project to encourage many gardeners to keep their plants robust without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers and reevaluate their pest management practices.

North America, Interview, Criticism and interpretation, Entomologists, Garden Insects of North America (Book), Cranshaw, Whitney

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One on One witha David Milarch

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David Milarch, founder of the Champion Tree Project along with his son Jared bares his heart on why the project is dear to him and what steps they are taking to save the project. David outlines his vision for the future, now that the project has gone international and talks about his efforts on tree cloning in areas like Africa and how they are planning expeditions to China.

Africa, Works, Gardeners, Tree breeding, Milarch, David

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Peonyland: A dream come true

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The evolution of a neglected fifty plus acres land into a nursery cultivating various species of peonies is described. Tree peonies are being cultivated in China for more than two thousand years, included in Chinese art and literature and are known for healing properties of the roots.

United States, Evaluation, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Natural history, Peonies, Nursery growers

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