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March 8, 2008

ArcaMax Gardening Daily Tips for Saturday March 8, 2008

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For JoyceSaturday March 8, 2008 • Mock Orange (Philadelphus x lemoinei) • Q & A: Natural Pesticides • Q & A: Seeds for Broccoli Sprouts • Tip: Prune Flowering Trees • Campaign Trail: Opinions, News and Cartoons • Reader Photos

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Mock Orange (Philadelphus x lemoinei)Today's Featured Plant

Mock Orange (Philadelphus x lemoinei) Read the full profile of this plant at ArcaMax.com. Interested in reading about other plants? Search through hundreds of plant profiles and helpful articles by keyword. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top

Q & A: Natural Pesticides

Question: What are some natural pesticides for vegetable gardens? Answer: It's very important to identify the pest before using any pesticide -- "natural" or not. Also, always try "cultural" methods first -- pruning, weeding, thinning, cleaning up garden debris, etc. There are certain pesticides, such as B.t., (a biological control) that target only one type of pest. Others, like horticultural oil, suffocate a variety of pests. Finally, there are "broad spectrum" controls, such as pyrethrum. These must be used with great caution because they will kill benefical insects as well as pests -- and these beneficials can often keep pests in control by themselves! Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top

Q & A: Seeds for Broccoli Sprouts

Question: I've heard broccoli sprouts contain high levels of the cancer fighting chemical, sulforaphane. However, I have been told that I should not use commercial packets of seed, because they can contain harmful chemicals. Is this true? Answer: It's true that many seeds sold commercially are treated with chemicals to maintain freshness and to prevent rot when they are first planted in soil. My advice is to sprout only untreated seed. Many seed companies, as well as health food stores, have responded to the good news about the health benefits of sprouts and are now selling seeds packaged especially for sprouting. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top

Tip: Prune Flowering Trees

Remove energy-stealing root suckers from the base of crabapple, plum, and cherry trees in spring, as they appear. Cut as close to the ground as possible. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top

Campaign Trail: Opinions, News and Cartoons

Enjoy election news and the latest opinions with the ArcaMax.com Politics section. You'll also receive political cartoons from the most talented artists in the business -- including Pulitzer Prize winners. The politics section includes insight from the Left and Right. Columnists include Arianna Huffington, Cohen, Buchanan, Kathleen , and many more. Subscribe instantly -- and for free -- to get these features by email every day. ¿Hablas Español? If you speak Spanish and want political news, you'll enjoy the Spanish language Politics channel. ArcaMax Publishing recently launched ArcaMundo.com, which contains Spanish versions of many ArcaMax.com features. Sincerely, The ArcaMax Editors

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