Garden Defense: IPMopedia Gives Tips on How to Grow Your Veggies Well

IPMopedia.org, a community-driven wiki website that provides information on non-toxic pest control, sustainable design tips and more, is proud to announce the launch of its Backyard Farmer section.  The goal of this section of the website is to provide information and advice for the ever-expanding number of urban, veggie-growing enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest.  From growing tips, to educational fact sheets on how to control and prevent pests on your favorite crops, to design guides on edible gardening, this section strives to be a one-stop clearinghouse of quick and easy to understand information to help you and your garden grow a bounty of produce without the use of harmful chemicals.

Two projects are currently up in the section. Thhe first of which are the vegetable growing fact cards–in both English and Spanish–which provide you with tips on watering, fertilizing and harvesting 20 of your favorite crops.  Did you lose that little tag that tells you how much sun and water your plants need?  Fear not, these cards have all that information and then some.

Additionally, a list of common pests that may threaten your garden and your wits is also included.   We’re in the process of creating easy-to-read fact sheets for all of these pests, which will provide you with the knowledge you need to solve a pest problem and, more importantly, prevent them from occurring in the first place.  Facts sheets are currently available for flea beetles, green peach aphids and club root with several more to come out over the next few weeks.  So start reading and start defending your garden from invasion!

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We welcome and encourage you to share your own tips and knowledge for growing successful and rewarding vegetable gardens with us.  Email your submissions to ipmopedia@toxipedia.org

You can follow IPMopedia and its sister site Toxipedia on Facebook.  Learn about the effects of common chemicals on human and environmental health and what you can do to prevent exposure in both the garden and your every day lives.

Nick Thorp is a project manager for the Institute of Neurotoxicology and Neurological Disorders, a Seattle-based non-profit organization whose mission is to educate the public about the health and environmental impacts of toxic chemicals.  He manages IPMopedia, a site dedicated to providing advice to Northwest gardeners on non-toxic pest control, sustainable design and environmentally-friendly practices.

Since moving to Seattle four years ago, Nick has worked  on a variety of projects related to strengthening food systems and organic farming. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in International Environmental Studies and French.

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