Seal out those fungal foes
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A nontoxic alternative to fungicides in the garden is the common anti-dessicant or anti-transpirant. These products were designed by scientists to control wilting and reduce water needs, but when they are applied properly, they can also control mildew and fungus.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1992
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50 tips from 50 years
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Organic gardening tips compiled over 50 years of the magazine's history include using seaweed as fertilizer, making a sunflower seeder, building a cabbage pyramid, controlling slugs, storing dry beans, growing tomatoes, harvesting cauliflower and more.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1992
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Aphid killers lurk in tall fescue
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A natural pesticide present in tall fescue grass infected with fungus was discovered by the USDA Agricultural Service. When the compounds were extracted and sprayed on aphid-infested plants, the aphids died.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1992
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