Treating Bees for Mites with Formic Acid or Mite-Away Quick Strips (MAQS)
Learn how and when to use formic acid, or Mite Away Quick Strips (MAQS) to kill varroa mite pests. A […]
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Mobile Hand Wash Station for Farmers’ Markets
Learn how to wash hands to kill germs and prevent disease. A how-to guide by IRC New Roots SLC. Related
Easy Drainage Project
Learn how to install perforated pipe to drain areas where too much water collects in the garden. A how-to guide
Applying Sulfur to Lower Soil pH
Learn how to apply sulfur to lower soil pH for optimal growing conditions. A how-to guide made by New Roots
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
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
Pest Management – Mexican Bean Beetle
Learn how to identify the Mexican Bean Beetle and control it with Neem Oil. A how-to guide by Global Growers
Harvesting Chard
Learn how and when to harvest chard using a cut-and-come-again method. A how-to guide by Global Growers Network.
Curing Garlic
Learn how to dry garlic after harvest. A how-to guide by IRC New Roots SLC on the best practices for
How to Harvest Zinnias
Learn how to harvest zinnias for market bouquets. A how-to guide by Katie Painter, ISED Solutions.