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the
production of plants without recourse to pesticides, herbicides
or inorganic fertilisers |
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make
a difference to the local and global environment by everyday
action ---- start in the garden ---- a wonderful environmental
resource |
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concentrate
on growing the right plant in the right place ---- minimise
the need for artificial aids to help them thrive |
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recognise
the needs of the fauna that share the garden, slugs, aphids,
birds, etc. ---- accept that some damage is inevitable |
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incorporate
as much organic matter as practicable into your soil |
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make
compost (see SG2) |
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good
husbandry ---- avoid leaving plant debris lying around ----
healthy plants are less prone to pest attacks ---- don't sow
too early ---- rotate crops in the vegetable garden ---- search
out varieties that have good disease resistance ---- use biological
pest control ---- use groundcover plants to reduce weeds ----
remove weeds before they set seed |
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a
description of six pests, whitefly, red spider mite, aphids,
vine weevil, slugs and thrips, and control measures are given |
