“Never venture, never win!” Sun Tzu, The Art of War.
These are wise words in any form of war, and plants pests are no different. Don’t let the fear of invasions prevent you from all the enjoyment that comes with keeping house plants.
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You can identify and combat these nuisances, but the war against pests is a real one, particularly with large numbers of tropical plants greenhouses, regardless of their reputation, are no exception.
We’ll take a closer look at individual beasties and strategies to defeat them in detail down the road, but here’s an overview of the battlefield.
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WASHINGTON, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ With the start of spring, an agriculture industry collaboration led by Growing Matters wants everyone to be
BeSure! when using neonicotinoid products on farms and urban landscapes – kicking off its third annual stewardship awareness campaign to promote best management practices.
The
BeSure! campaign uses a wide range of media channels including print, radio, digital and social media to remind farmers, crop protection applicators, agricultural supply retailers and others to ensure label directions and responsible stewardship measures are followed for neonicotinoid products, minimizing any potential impact on pollinators and other wildlife.
Author of the article: Jenny Feniak
Publishing date: Feb 20, 2021 • March 17, 2021 • 4 minute read • Spencer Gnida is the founder of the Edmonton Plant Club wearing the club s t-shirt created after a design competition from club members. Photo by Ed Kaiser /Postmedia
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Windows glowing pink and purple with grow lights have been popping up along our streets. Plant departments in big box stores have increased their stock year round, small businesses are rapidly multiplying and social media feeds are greener than ever.
Author of the article: Jenny Feniak
Publishing date: Jan 08, 2021 • March 2, 2021 • 5 minute read • The Edmonton Journal s new Arts and Lifestyle Editor Jenny Feniak poses for a photo in Edmonton s Old Strathcona. Photo by David Bloom /David Bloom/Postmedia
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A new year promising countless possibilities is here, so let’s collectively celebrate finally putting the whole kit and caboodle of 2020 behind us.
It was, without doubt, the most difficult year most people have ever contended with. But absolutes are to be avoided because silver linings are a thing and, with the holidays, I received a special gift I’m thrilled to share the opportunity to write to you as the Edmonton Journal’s new arts and lifestyle editor.
Author of the article: Jenny Feniak
Publishing date: Jan 01, 2021 • January 7, 2021 • 4 minute read • Jenny Feniak chats with with Spencer Estabrooks on the red carpet of the 15th Annual Big Rock Eddies while working for the Edmonton Sun. Postmedia file photo SunMedia
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Finally, 2021 has arrived. And with it, the thrilling opportunity to be writing to you as the Edmonton Journal’s new arts and lifestyle editor. I’ll be contributing to and managing our YOU section, along with a stellar crew of writers, and our wish for the year ahead is to hear more ideas, comments and questions from YOU about the section.