At Sapience Therapeutic Farms, we sow the seeds of possibilities that cultivate independent skills, community, and wisdom. When describing what this crazy idea of mine is, I felt that the vision statement was the best way to start this article.
Ollas (pronounced oh-yahs) are ceramic jars, often unglazed, used for cooking, storing water or dry foods, or irrigating plants. They have been around for over 4000 years and can be found around the world.
Here's a list of things to keep an eye on this summer to avoid and manage pests of landscape trees, shrubs, and vines by incorporating these IPM strategies. Visit the Seasonal Landscape IPM Checklist for more information or to subscribe to their monthly emails.
Weed Control and Herbicide Use Q: I have lots of weeds in my orchard. I've tried hand pulling and a high concentration of vinegar without much success to get rid of the stinging nettle, horsetail, hemlock, and wild radishes.
If your garden is on the coast, you might easily choose to bypass this article. Please read the closing paragraph on Coastal wildfire concerns before moving on to another topic, you may find it useful.
