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Think Outside the Box To Control Insects

Wed, 07 Mar 2006 16:28:00 GMT

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 answer

Healthy hands are the Gardener's Best Tools

Tue, 16 Jan 2006 22:40:00 GMT

Treat your hands right! Here are the major reasons why one should consider getting a pair of trusty gardening gloves:

Gardening: It may just be the best thing you can do for yourself.

Tue, 16 Jan 2006 22:38:00 GMT

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.

The Effects of Pesticides on Human Health

Tue, 16 Jan 2006 18:25:00 GMT

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.

How To Weed Out Allergy Attacks While Gardening

Tue, 16 Jan 2006 17:49:00 GMT

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.

Back In The Garden

Tue, 16 Jan 2006 17:49:00 GMT

A report on back support and relief when enjoying your gardening hobby. (NC)-For many Canadians, gardening is the most joyful activity of summer. But if you love to garden and you also suffer from back pain, you know that you can cause yourself a lot of grief unless you follow some basic ergonomic principles.