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Think Outside the Box To Control Insects
Bill Hurst shares some clever ways to battle pests in your yard. Save money. Save the environment. Bugs sure can bug us. There are over a million, yes 1,000,000, species of insects with populations estimated way beyond the trillions living on the Earth with us. Sooner or later, most likely sooner, species like mosquitoes and moths, Japanese Beetles, black flies, carpenter ants and carpenter bees are going to be eating us. Really. They'll be biting on our bodies, our greenery, our food, our clothes and our homes. Controlling insects is a must, but maybe continuously spreading poisonous chemicals should not be the only answerMar. 7, 2006
Healthy hands are the Gardener's Best Tools
Treat your hands right! Here are the major reasons why one should consider getting a pair of trusty gardening gloves:Jan. 16, 2006
Gardening: It may just be the best thing you can do for yourself.
Health benefits of gardening explored. Most people in today's world garden for pleasure. Although in the past a vegetable garden would have been used to feed the family, nowadays it's just as easy to head down to the grocery store for your supply of potatoes, tomatoes and green beans.Throughout the years, gardening has gone from an activity of necessity to a creative and satisfying hobby that allows you to get some sunshine, put your hands in the dirt, and end with a great finished product.Jan. 16, 2006
The Effects of Pesticides on Human Health
How pesticides can effect you and your family. The terms "Pesticides" refers to many chemicals including herbicides, insecticides and fungicides and are designed to kill certain types of pest. These include insects, plants, fungi, moulds and rodents. Pesticides are used in modern farming on fruit and vegetables to increase yields and are thought to increase produce quality. However, pesticides are toxic chemicals designed to kill agricultural pests but can also cause problems with human health if exposed to in large amounts.Jan. 16, 2006
How To Weed Out Allergy Attacks While Gardening
A quick guide to dealing with allergies while gardening. According to the experts, all that pulling and digging makes your heart, lungs and muscles strong. Stretching and bending increases your flexibility. It's good for the soul. There's no better feeling than watching a seedling burst from a tiny seed.Jan. 16, 2006
Back In The Garden
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