Plants

Planning 2008's Crop Rotation Cycle

7:06 minutes (1.63 MB)
As part of their "Task at Hand" segment, Jessica and Doug discuss planning 2008’s crop rotation cycle. Learn why it’s important, how to separate plant categories, how long to make the cycle, how to incorporate cover crops and vertical growing into the system and more.
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Mind Body Soul: The Dead Sea Treatment

Posted by LIME Team on December 24, 2007 - 7:00am.

Pellotherapy uses the pelloid rich mud from the dead sea.  It is enriched with millions of years worth of compressed plants and animals and covering your skin with it aids in detoxifying and cleansing.
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Protecting Your Plants from Deer

11:02 minutes (2.53 MB)
Doug and Jessica discuss protecting your plants as this weeks' "Task at Hand". You'll learn tactics and tips on how to protect your plants from nature and wildlife.
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Protecting Plants From Winter Salt

4:45 minutes (1.09 MB)
For this week's "Task at Hand," Doug and Jessica give advice on protecting your plants from winter salt and explain how to choose the right materials. They explain the benefits of using burlap or landscape fabric shield and much more!
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The Healing Powers of Aloe

The Healing Powers of AloePosted by LIME Team on August 2, 2007 - 4:42pm.

The aloe vera plant has been used for thousands of years for external and internal health issues. Learn about the various uses for this medicinal plant.
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Summer Nursery Bargains

6:13 minutes (1.43 MB)
In the "Task at Hand" segment of The Organic Gardeners, Doug Oster talks about succession planting, bargains offered by nurseries this time of year, growing vegetables ('tis the season for spinach and summer squash!) and more tips for making the most of your organic garden this summer.
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Forever in Bloom

Forever in BloomPosted by LIME Team on May 7, 2007 - 3:06pm.

Learn about these flowers that can sustain high heat with minimal amounts of water or tending.
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A Palm Tree Grows In Brooklyn?

Posted by Su Avasthi on May 3, 2007 - 12:02am.

Global warming means that sub-tropical plants are starting to creep into northern parts of the county.

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Random Acts of Horticulture

Posted by Su Avasthi on April 10, 2007 - 5:55pm.

They attack at night. They move with stealth and skill. They have an encyclopedic knowledge of flowers. The Guerrilla Gardeners want you!

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Ways To De-Ice Nicely

Posted by Su Avasthi on February 14, 2007 - 11:24pm.

What are the eco-friendliest ways to de-ice? Hint: Shovels do no harm.



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