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Floating Row Cover

Row cover lets sunlight and water IN and keeps pests OUT. Some insects overwinter in the soil. Check on plants under row cover. If you see any insect damage, consider treating. There are different ...

Using a Solar Energizer for an Electric Fence Part 1 – Setting up the Energizer

Learn how to power an electric fence using a small solar panel. Part one in a two-part series. A how-to guide by Terry Allan, Maddy Gravely, Andy Blunk, Sara Santa Cruz, IRC Charlottesville....

Using a Solar Energizer for an Electric Fence Part 2- Connecting to the Fence

Learn how to power an electric fence using a small solar panel. Part two in a two-part series. A how-to guide by Terry Allan, Maddy Gravely, Andy Blunk, Sara Santa Cruz, IRC Charlottesville....

Easy Drainage Project

Learn how to install perforated pipe to drain areas where too much water collects in the garden. A how-to guide by Terry Allan and Zoe Orr – IRC Charlottesville. ...

Using A Silage Tarp to Prepare Weed-Free Field

Farmers use silage tarps in a cover crop rotation, to help organic matter decompose quickly. Learn to use a silage tarp to cover the soil, incorporate crop residues, and prevent weeds. A how...

Create a “No-Dig” Garden with Leaf Mulch

Learn how to use cardboard, straw bales and leaf mulch to create a no-till, new garden space without digging. A how-to guide by Terry Allan and Zoe Orr – IRC Charlottesville. ...

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