Raised bed gardening is a convenient and easy way to produce homegrown vegetables. Unlike traditional in-ground gardening, where lots of spa...
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How can I keep “bad” bugs out of my garden and attract “good” bugs? How can I control slugs and other soil insect pests? What insect...
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This start-up guide is intended to help groups and organizations initiate and sustain an urban community garden.
Why start a community gard...
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Soil Testing
Proper soil sampling ensures accurate test results and gives the best recommendations. A typical soil test report shows so...
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Table of Contents
Introduction – Ayanava Majumdar 3
About AIDB – Rachel Chastain 4
Grow Your Own Food – Chip East 5
To...
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Fresh produce growers should be aware of food safety risks when using water for crop production. This publication provides information regar...
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Tomatoes are the most widely produced greenhouse crop in the world. A large percentage of fresh-market tomatoes are grown in Canada and Mexi...
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Scouting for insect pests is a critical component of an integrated pest management (IPM) system. Scouting involves correct identific...
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Effective pest management requires knowing which insects are damage-producing and which are beneficial to crop health. This guide provides c...
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Learn to identify and manage yellowstriped armyworms, which can damage hemp and other crops.
Identification
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Stink bugs are a consistent pest of cotton across Alabama. Understanding stink bug traits is key to managing infestations and mitiga...
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High tunnels can offer advantages for fruit crop growers. Learn about growing seasons, marketing periods, protection, and more.
T...
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