Pest control tips for garden and fruit storage by George Abraham
George Abraham, Naples NY garden retailer and columnist, lays out pest control methods for birds moles snails and slugs in vegetable and fruit gardens. He also shares winter storage ideas for apples using garbage cans or refrigerators with leaves and straw for insulation.
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George Abraham
Naples
N.Y
Permit your children to garden on their own
The piece argues for children’s gardens as a trend yet questions if home setups become mere playpens. It notes public gardens like River Farm and New York Botanical Garden showcase elaborate kid spaces while highlighting how kids naturally explore, imagine, and learn from simple plants and outdoor wonder. It includes memories from authors about childhood gardening and the enduring appeal of nature.
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American Horticultural Society
River Farm
Alexandria
New York Botanical
Harcourt Brace
Florence Parry Heide
Cover Crops Protect and Enrich Winter Soil
Nature protects bare soil with a cover crop blanket through winter. Warm weather crops like buckwheat die with frost but protect. cool weather crops such as rye and sweet clover survive and resume growth in spring. Rye, clovers, and other legumes unlock nutrients and add nitrogen, earning the name green manures. Sow, spread seeds evenly, and let fall rains form a green protective carpet.
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