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36193
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The cover alluded to is mulch, produced naturally to promote wild plant growth. Materials recommended for creating mulch are wood bark/chips, leaves, and straw or hay. Additional incentive to use mulch in gardens were the downside of not having mulch as a natural protectant for plants.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 1, February 2017,
p38-41
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36194
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DE Powder is the shortened version of diatomaceous earth, a recommended type of fertilizer. It, as fossilized remains, prove that usefulness can long outlive lifespan.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 1, February 2017,
p42-43
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36195
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For gardeners seeking green thumb level success, the author offered information types of plants: open pollinated; hybrid; and genetically modified organism. She discussed each type’s characteristics and how OPs, hybrids, and GMOs can affect a garden’s productivity.
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36196
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The particular type of worm discussed, compost, can create compost through a process known as vermiculture. Encouraging gardeners to keep organic waste from landfills is its five benefits: increasing water holding capacity and porosity; improving texture; reducing erosion; and impact on plant growth and yields. Additional incentive to engage in vermiculture is this EPA’s statistic: between 55-65% of residential waste is thrown away, much of which is organic.
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36197
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To help draw the line between harmful or harmless insects is a description of ten, many which can be found in gardens. Harmless are pillbugs, common whitetail skimmer, bald faced hornet, and spiny back orb weaver. Destructive are harlequin bug, saddleback caterpillar, three lined potato beetle, wooly bear caterpillar, black carpenter and kudzu bug.
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36198
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A lot of renovation work was invested in the transformation of a parking lot into a city park. Including elements such as a clock, type of tree imported from Italy, and Spartanburg County medallion map made the ten year venture a labor of love.
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36199
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This type of garden can nourish all, by lowering harmful insect populations and maintaining pollinator populations. Plants nourishing for farm animals include Artemisia and marigold. Examples of plants nourishing for humans are sponge gourd and sheep sorrel. Plants discouraging pests are bay laurel and mint. Plants good for insects include spicebush and dill.
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36200
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Essential to garden growth are pollinators, or creatures involved in plant pollination. Examples of insect pollinators are the mason bee and flower fly. Mammal pollinators include hummingbirds. To keep them replenishing the plant supply, the author suggested diversifying the types of flowers by type and shape.
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36201
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The presence of pollinators is of increased concern for scientists, gardeners, and farmers, due to decreased pollinator populations worldwide. For a pollinator friendly garden, the author recommended flowers preferable to pollinators such as Passion vine, Milkweed, Coneflower, and Dahlia. Other factors to consider are a protective environment and ample water sources.
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36202
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John Tradescant the Younger is credited for finding plants such as the Virginia Creeper and Spiderwort, with the latter having his contribution reflected in its Latin name, Tradescantia virginiana. Along with being a popular garden plant, Spiderwort can be found in abandoned farms and homesteads, a testament to their former importance in agrarian life.
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36203
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In addition to being nourishing, gardens can beautify the landscape and provide complementary luminescence for moonlight. Whether for party or laser lights, the author recommended LED bulbs. Means of operating this light show included solar power timers and app controlled systems.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 5, June 2017,
p22-25, 27
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36204
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Environmental disasters and habitat destruction have encouraged some homeowners to open up their yards to house affected wildlife, especially pollinators, through organic landscaping and wildlife- friendly food sources. Growth factors include region and hardiness. For food, the author recommends trees such as the Mulberry and Dogwood and shrubs such as Holly. Examples of plants fit for consumption include honeysuckle and milkweed.
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36205
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With viral outbreaks such as Zika, encephalitis, and west Nile, controlling mosquito populations is a must. To keep mosquito populations in check, the author recommended mosquito plant, lemon grass, catnip, rosemary, and yarrow. Additional incentives these plants provide are attracting beneficial insects and birds, and offering flavors to certain recipes.
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36206
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As a way to demystify the science behind Genetically Modified Plants, the author explains the difference between genetic modification, selective breeding, and hybridization. The author also notes that GMOs have been consumed for decades without any reported negative effects. As a caution, the author suggested that GMOs may allow for resistance development in insects, weeds, and other pests. He concluded with recommending organic or naturally grown vegetables if still reluctant to consume anything GMO generated.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 6, July/August 2017,
p21-23
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36207
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Wattle fences and wickets were features of historic gardens, but they can be useful to modern tillers of the soil. Traditional wattle fences and wickets were made from willow and beech. However, the author noted honeysuckle and grape vines, as well as pruned limbs and branches, can be utilized. To further encourage usage, she asserted the easy construction of a wattle fence or wicket, as well as their decorative potential.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 6, July/August 2017,
p34-36
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