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Biodynamics __ "Based on a series of lectures given by Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner in 1924, Biodynamics is a method of agriculture which seeks to actively work with the health-giving forces of nature. It is the oldest non-chemical agricultural movement, predating the organic agriculture movement by some twenty years and has now spread throughout the world." You can learn about it here. - illustrated - From Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association - http://www.biodynamics.com/ 

Bob Lippert's Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Soil Testing, Plant Analysis and Fertilizers __ You will find an interesting list of questions, including where and how to get compost tested, and other garden chemical safety issues. - From Clemson University - http://hubcap.clemson.edu/~blpprt/bobweb/bobweb.html 

City Farmer's Urban Agriculture Notes __ You will find an enormous range of resources including extensive information on worm composting, as well as a movie clip on worm harvesting. - illustrated - From cityfarmer.org - http://www.cityfarmer.org/ 

Dirtdoctor __ This site has articles covering edible plants, beneficial insects, and more. Includes a weekly advice column. - illustrated - From dirtdoctor.com - http://www.dirtdoctor.com/ 

Earth Garden - Australia's original magazine of alternatives for bush and city __ "where you can link to page after page of unbelievably useful and fascinating information that will change your life. Take a wander up the Earth Garden path - we're proud of our site!!" - illustrated - From earthgarden.com.au - http://www.earthgarden.com.au/ 
 
Earth-Kind Gardening Index __ You will find a collection of click-to-read articles covering landscaping, composting, insect control, new techniques, and more. - From Texas A&M - http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/earthkind/ekgarden2.html 

Extension Compost Resources __ A few click-to-read articles about composting. - From Texas Agricultural Extension Service - http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/compost.html 

Green Manure, Cover-crop and Managed Fallow Consortium - Background Documents __ If you do not know the difference between cover crops and green manures- this article will clear the confusion. - From cornell.edu - http://ppathw3.cals.cornell.edu/mba_project/gmcc/ccgmdef.html 

 
Green Web __ Comprehensive organic gardening advice is found here. - illustrated - From GreenWeb Company - http://www.boldweb.com/greenweb.htm 

Guide to Composting __ "Across the planet earth an amazing process is continuously taking place. Plant parts and animal leavings rot or decompose with the help of fungi, bacteria, and other microorganisms. Earthworms and an assortment of insects do their part digesting and mixing the plant and animal matter together. The result is a marvelous, rich, and crumbly layer of organic matter we call compost, which is nature's gift to the gardener." Here you can learn about the process of making your own compost. - illustrated - From gardenguides.com - http://www.gardenguides.com/TipsandTechniques/compost.htm 

How to Make Compost, a Composting Guide __ Nice article covering all aspects of composting. - illustrated - From compostguide.com - http://www.compostguide.com/ 
 
Mort Mather Garden Spot organic gardening advice books pictures articles organic pest control weeds __ A wealth of online organic gardening advice. - illustrated - From Mort Mather - http://www.supak.com/mort/ 

Non-Pesticidal Control of Insects __ "Chemical insecticides are a useful tool in the control of insect pests but they are not the only method available. The home-owner has a number of biological and cultural options that, from an environmental and health viewpoint, are more attractive. A rigorously followed pest management program around the home and garden will hold pest populations at a level where pesticides will seldom be required and then only as a last resort." Learn what the procedures are. - illustrated - From Environment Canada - http://www.atl.ec.gc.ca/epb/factsheets/pesticides/non_pest.html 

Organic Gardening __ A great general site about organic gardening with many articles and links. You may wind up spending some time here. - illustrated - From Rodale Inc - http://www.organicgardening.com/ 

Organic Gardening Tips __ "Organic gardening revolves around preventative pest management, rotations, soil fertility and nurturing the natural enemies of the pests in your garden." You will learn about everything from growing to marketing the final crop. - From North Dakota State University - http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsci/hortcrop/h1106w.htm 

Organic Lawn Care Guide __ A guide to organic lawn care to avoid using pesticides on your lawn. - From immuneweb.org - http://www.immuneweb.org/articles/lawncare.html 
 
Organic Vegetable Gardening __ "Organic gardening differs from "conventional" gardening mainly in the areas of fertilization and pest control. The organic gardener prefers to use natural and organic materials and methods, and avoids using practices and synthetic chemicals that may be detrimental to his health or environment." Learn more about it. - From University of Florida - http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/scripts/htmlgen.exe?DOCUMENT_VH019 

Some Common Organic Fertilizers __ A list. - From Texas A&M - http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/earthkind/ekgarden8.html 

Welcome to Beneficial Insectary __ Take a look at this catalog site for informative articles on the beneficial insects. - illustrated - From insectary.com - http://www.insectary.com/ 

What is Sustainable Agriculture __ Learn about sustainable agriculture and the relationship to organic gardening. - illustrated - From University of Georgia - http://www.engr.uga.edu/service/extension/sustag/whatissusag.html 
 

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