Growing Pollinator Pathways
Westhampton Public Library, 1 North Rd, Westhampton, MA
Tuesday, September 25, 7:00-8:30pm
Interested in learning more about how you can support pollinators in your garden and community? Check out this event with Western Mass Pollinators Network at the Westhampton Public Library . [continue reading]
Archive for Urban Homesteading
Avoid These Autumn Garden Mistakes
Sep
7
2016
Cornucopia’s Take: Organic gardening is sometimes more labor-intensive than conventional gardening, but there are tricks to ease the workload. Rodale offers great advice for gardeners.
8 Gardening Mistakes You Make Every Fall
Rodale’s Organic Life
by Rebecca Straus
Source: Bill [continue reading]
8 Gardening Mistakes You Make Every Fall
Rodale’s Organic Life
by Rebecca Straus
Source: Bill [continue reading]
Big Drop in Neonics in Pollinator Plants at Big Box Stores
Aug
31
2016
Cornucopia’s Take: Increasing consumer awareness is clearly encouraging stores to consider pollinators as they procure garden plants for sale. Voting with our forks as well as our gardens is changing what is available in the marketplace.
Big drop found in neonicotinoid content of home stores’ ‘bee-friendly’ flowers
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Big drop found in neonicotinoid content of home stores’ ‘bee-friendly’ flowers
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New Certification Program for Growing Cannabis
Aug
31
2016
Cornucopia’s Take: With the rise in medical marijuana prescriptions, concerns arise about environmental practices and toxic chemicals used in growing the plants. MOFGA is now offering Clean Cannabis Certification to growers following organic guidelines.
MOFGA Announces Clean Cannabis Certification Program
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association [continue reading]
MOFGA Announces Clean Cannabis Certification Program
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association [continue reading]
Beekeepers’ Pesticides May Hinder Bees’ Digestion
Aug
23
2016
Cornucopia’s Take: Pesticides applied to keep bees safe from parasites like Varroa mites have been found to alter bees’ gut microbiota. Growing evidence in the beekeeping world points to using management techniques to control pests and safeguard bee health.
Pesticides used to help bees may actually harm them [continue reading]
Pesticides used to help bees may actually harm them [continue reading]
