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What You Can Grow in a Straw Bale Garden

Yesterday Cathy Isom told us how to set up our straw bale garden to prepare it for plants. today Cathy fills us in on what we can grow in a straw bale garden and how to get started. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Using a straw bale is an easy, no digging, mess free, and alternative way to grow …

Unusual Citrus Varieties for Northern California
A recent University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) article described five “odd and unusual” citrus varieties that can be grown in northern California. They are Nagami kumquat, yuzu hybrid citrus, Flying Dragon orange, finger lime and Buddha’s Hand citron. The article noted that Nagami, yuzu and Flying Dragon are cold tolerant to […]
Citrus Red Mite Threatens Cold-Hardy Production
The threat of Asian citrus psyllids to cold-hardy citrus does not mean growers should ignore other insects and their potential impacts in North Florida, South Georgia and South Alabama. The citrus red mite should be a concern for growers, especially in the spring and if certain weather conditions persist, explains Apurba Barman, University of Georgia […]