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Green, eco friendly, organic gardening tips to help you maintain a great, healthy garden. If you are growing your own vegetables and fruits, you are already one step ahead of the crowd in the ways of a green lifestyle. Growing organically is the next step in ensuring you are getting the most benefits from your garden, and making sure the environment doesn’t suffer from unneeded stress.

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[28 May 2008 | No Comment | ]

What Is Neem Oil?
Neem oil is a vegetable oil pressed from the fruits and seeds of the Neem tree. The Neem tree is an evergreen tree which is native to India. It has been introduced to many other areas of the world.
What Can I Use Neem Oil For?
Neem oil can be used as and entirely organic, and 100% safe pesticide. It is usually applied as a spray mixed with warm water, but is also used as a soil drench to combat pests below the surface of the …

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[27 May 2008 | No Comment | ]

Organic Weed Control
Chemical herbicides are very poisonous, and contain many known carcinogens and other toxic ingredients. Before chemicals herbicides were used in such a widespread fashion, natural and organic controls were used. Mechanical control including pulling weeds by hand was used to control weeds.
One way to selectively control weeds, especially those growing in cracks and rocks, is the use of vinegar and water. The solution is sprayed on individual weeds and has a definite effect in just a couple of days. Heres what you will need:

Vinegar
Spray Bottle
Water

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