Category Archives: Information

Ladybugs to the Rescue?

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Brian Gallimore

I have an infestation of sticky gooey tiny bugs that I think are aphids.  Due to my laziness and aversion to working in the oppressive heat of north Texas summers, I’ve let things get out of hand in my backyard vegetable garden.  I … Continue reading →

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Squash Bug Devastation

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Brian Gallimore

I did a little experiment.  I noticed a bunch of squash bugs on my zucchini plant earlier this week.  I decided to NOT do anything about it, just to see if a natural predator would come along and clean up the mess for me. … Continue reading →

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The Dirty Dozen

Posted on July 1, 2011 by CarolM

The Dirty Dozen. Yes, it’s a ’67 American war film but it’s also the name of a list of 12 fresh fruits and produce that should be purchased organically whenever humanly possible. Why should you fork out your hard earned … Continue reading →

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Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Brian Gallimore

EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce (click link for full article) Eating fresh food is very valuable, but what if that food is contaminated with a bunch of pesticides that you really do not want to ingest? Use EWG’s Shopper’s … Continue reading →

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