This week, Nathan continues talking about growing vegetables, specifically carrots- Civilization's Favorite Root Crop! He discusses the history of the plant itself and the various types commonly grown. Carrots are easy and fun to grow and Nathan gives you
Read MoreWell. It's getting hot. Which means our gardens are reaching their growing peak! But it's not just the plants that are growing. Insects and diseases are growing wild too. Yikes!
In this episode of New Southern Garden, Nathan takes you on a journey through biological warfare- using natural and organic controls from Bonide to help keep insects and fungus at bay. He not only talks about the control products but discusses the active ingredients they contain and how they work. Nature destroying nature...it's gardening at its finest!
Read MoreDeer can be a major enemy in the garden. As we reduce the amount of woodland with our homes and cities, we are actually reducing their homes at the same time. How can you keep deer away from your garden and beat the herd once and for all? In this first of a two-part episode, Nathan discusses the problem of deer, their characteristics and personality traits, factors affecting feeding habits, and an integrated pest management approach to controlling them. Be sure to check out part two where Nathan gives you five methods to use to control Bambie and his friends. Now, let’s beat the herd…together!
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