Got Mildew? Get Milk! by Arzeena Hamir Less than 3 years ago, researchers in South America discovered a new alternative to controlling powdery mildew. Wagner Bettiol, a scientist from Brazil, found that weekly sprays of milk controlled powdery mildew in zucchini just as effectively as synthetic fungicides such as fenarimol or benomyl. Not only was milk found to be effective […]

Organic Gardening Tips Terra Viva Organics Gardening on a Budget by Arzeena Hamir Once the buzz of Christmas has passed, the task of paying off bills can leave many gardeners on a strict budget. Gardeners who need to make frugal decisions at this time of the year can take heart in a number of alternatives that will not only lower […]

Organic Gardening Tips Terra Viva Organics December Newsletter   Gardening ideas for the winterImprove pollination in your garden with Orchard Mason BeesRheubin’s Squash Soup Deluxe Gardening Ideas for the Winter Force bulbs indoors The dull days of winter can dampen even the most dedicated gardener’s spirits. To bring a bit of spring into the season, try forcing bulbs indoors. Bulbs […]

Try Apartment Composting   by Max Dalrymple When I moved to my current apartment I had windows along the south wall perfect for a winter garden, but no patio or yard in which to put my compost. The solution? A compost column built from two recycled two liter plastic bottles, an idea from the University of Wisconsin’s Bottle Biology Resources […]

Organic Gardening Tips Terra Viva Organics Website UpdateEnsure Your Bounty of PeasGardening Activities for FebruaryCool Season Gardening in ContainersGiant Daikon Pickles Ensure Your Bounty of Peas by Arzeena Hamir Keen gardeners here on the West Coast often mark Valentine’s Day, February 14th, as a day for planting garden peas. While the weather may be mild at this time of the […]