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    GM Crops Facing Meltdown in the USA

    By Everest ⋅ February 9, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

    Major crops genetically modified for just two traits – herbicide tolerance and insect resistance – are ravaged by super weeds and secondary pests in the USA as farmers fight a losing battle with more of the same; a fundamental shift to organic farming practices may be the only salvation.

    The Superbug: Made in North America

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ August 6, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

    Pests in your indoor garden are bad enough – but what if you discovered that your prized vegetables, flowers and herbs were infested with pesticide-resistant “superbugs”? This sphincter-loosening prospect is an increasing possibility as a direct result of unscrupulous indoor gardeners using certain, controlled pesticides incorrectly and breeding “The Superbug.”

    UV-C: The New Weapon Against Indoor Garden Pests

    By Everest ⋅ August 6, 2009 ⋅ 4 comments

    UV-C’s germicidal properties have been known since the 1930s but it’s remained an unfamiliar technology to most indoor gardeners. Could UV-C technology be used safely within our indoor gardens?

    Alien vs. Predator

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ August 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    We all know the old adage, “Your enemy’s enemy is your friend.” Well, it’s true in the indoor garden too. Are you going to let alien invaders wreak havoc in your indoor garden without putting up a fight?  No sir.  But before you reach for the pesticides, check out this amazing array of natural predators! [...]

    Spider Mites Suck!

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ August 5, 2009 ⋅ 4 comments

    Raul del Cerro at Technogarden Inc. shares his tried and tested tips for tackling one of the most feared and loathed enemies of all indoor gardeners – the spider mite. We learn what they are, what they do to your plants, and how to make them die! DIE! DIE! DIE!!!

    Preventing Plant Pests Indoors

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    By preventing pests from gaining access to your garden, you won’t have to try to eliminate them later. The old adage proves true: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of pesticide.

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