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- Commercial Boxwood Production - Information on propagation, field and container planting, shearing and pruning, winter injury and protection, and preparations for sale.
- Germination Requirements – Perennials - Chart contains guidelines in perennials propagation.
- Plant Propagation - Links to information on equipment installation, landscape plant propagation, landscape plants database, and other related resources.
- Rooting Database - Root propagation plant index arranged alphabetically.
- Seed Propagation - Overview, requirements, comparison of sexual and asexual propagation, and other related topics.
- Nursery and Floral Crops - Resource for publications on production guides, fact sheets, and economics and safety related information.
- UC Davis: Rooting Database - Searchable resource for information on plant root propagation, indexed by genus and cultivar.
- Propagating Deciduous and Evergreen Shrubs, Trees, and Vines with Stem Cuttings - Types of cuttings, rooting factors, and procedures for making and handling cuttings.
- Weed Management in Nursery Crops - Contains articles and research papers on weed control.
- Woody Plant Seed Manual - Contains extensive, general data and information on tree seed technology.
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Turfgrass
- Ohioline Yard and Garden - Links to nursery, landscape and turf images, turfgrass pest management, pesticide use, and other related resources.
- Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory FAQs - Lawn and turf questions on soil clay content, pest and diseases, overseeding, and other related topics.
- Georgia Turf - Access to turfgrass weed management and identification information, plus links to publications and related resources.
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Vegetables
- Asian Fruits and Vegetables - Information and photos of Asian and exotic fruits and vegetables.
- Virginia Cooperative Extension: Vegetables-Commercial Production - Links to information on vegetables commonly grown for commercial uses as well as resources for related topics.
- Commercial Vegetable Production Guides - Serves as general guide for Oregon commercial vegetable growers.
- Cornell University: Cornell Vegetables - Contains research news and reports, production guidelines, organic insect and disease management resources, publications, and testing services.
- Kansas State University: Cover Crops for Vegetable Growers - Kansas State University: Cover Crops for Vegetable Growers.
- Ag and Natural Resources Online Publications - Lists fact sheets covering production, diseases, irrigation, and soil and fertilizer.
- Georgia Commercial Vegetable Information - Links to resources – fact sheets, publications, news alerts and labels, newsletter and links – to commercial vegetable production.
- Singapore Science Center: A Guide to Common Vegetables - Guidebook gives a representative account of the varied range of vegetables found locally.
- Philippine Vegetables - A Sampler - Presents lists of vegetables, fruits, and spices with local names, common names, history, and recipes.
- Gulf Coast Research and Education Center - Institution with aims to provide relevant solutions to problems Florida vegetable growers encounter.
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Pests_and_Diseases
- Crop Knowledge Master: Vegetables - List of insects, pests, and plant disease pathogens per vegetable enumerated.
- Kansas University Extension Plant Pathology: Vegetables - Links to cucurbits, potato, sweet potato, and tomato pests and diseases.
- Integrated Pest Management – University of Connecticut - Access to articles archive on pest and disease management.
- Plant Disease Management Guide - Guide topics include general plant pathology, ornamentals and turf, fruit and nut crops, field crops and pasture grasses, and vegetables, plus links to more resources.
- Virginia Cooperative Extension: Plant Diseases - Information on common diseases affecting cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, peppers, cucurbits, corn, and cabbage.
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Viticulture
- American Society for Enology and Viticulture - Non-profit, professional society dedicated to the interests of enologists, viticulturists, and others in the fields of wine and grape research and production.
- American Vineyard Foundation - Links to organization history, research and survey results, endowment fund, industry and company contacts.
- Australian Wine Research Institute - Aims to contribute substantially to the Australian wine industry through research, information and technical support.
- Central Coast Vineyard Team - Contains organization profile, list of projects, events, programs, educational resources, press releases, and contact details.
- Concord Grape Association - Gives information on issues of authenticity, projected crop size, crop quality and research regarding the health benefits of grapes and grape products.
- Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute - Access to research updates, annual reports, news, events, and media releases.
- Cornell University Enology Department - Includes degree programs, related information and extension links, and research programs and resources.
- Grapes - Gives details on its taxonomy, origin and cultivation history, production, botanical description, and contribution to diet.
- National Wine and Grape Industry Center - National initiative to assist the industry in maintaining its internationally competitive edge through research, education, training and extension.
- Low Input Viticulture and Enology - Non-profit organization providing education and certification for vineyards using international standards of sustainable viticulture practices in wine grape production.
- Rist Canyon Vineyards - Grape varietal trial and research vineyard that aims to test winter hardiness and frost tolerance by growing varieties under marginal grape growing conditions.
- Southwestern Ontario Vintners Association - Organization of commercial wine grape growers and wineries for the bringing of viticulture and enology together through ongoing research and field trials.
- University of Minnesota Cold Hardy Grapes - Specializes in breeding cold hardy wine varieties. Also includes list of associated licensed nurseries.
- Winegrowers Supplies - Provides selection of grafted vines and viticultural accessories and equipment for sale, plus information on vine varieties, cultivation, and wine making and tasting.
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Integrated_Pest_Management
- Integrated Pest Management at Iowa State University - IPM resources – crop management newsletter, horticulture and home pest news, insect information notes, entolomology index, plant pathology, and other related topics.
- Pest Management - Centers around control of animals, insects, plant diseases, and weeds around the home, garden, farm, and other outdoor areas.
- Entomology and IPM for Foliage Plants - List of links include pest alerts, invasive species information, and documents on pest and disease management.
- Integrated Pest Management for the Home Vegetable Garden - Details on the different methods of pest control – mechanical, sanitary, biological, chemical, and integrated approach.
- Integrated Pest Management for Vegetable Gardens - Instructional guide on pest and disease management by preventing their foothold at the onset.
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Community_Supported_Agriculture
- Eating for Your Community - Articles trace the practice's Japanese roots and its introduction and adaptation in North America.
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- Blue Mountain Bio-Dynamic Farms - Links to CSA Program with information on the practice, calendar, FAQs, photos and recipes.
- Plan B Organic Farm - Chronicles the efforts of eight individuals from Ontario in starting up an organic CSA called Plan B. Also serves as a general resource for related topics, particularly in this region.
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- Meadow Maid Foods - Offers vegetable CSA shares where consumers can avail of farm-reserved season's produce.
- Calypso Farm and Ecology Center - Practices a CSA program where farm shareholders receive a weekly basket of produce and a newsletter with recipes and farm news.
- Desert Roots Farm - Offers naturally grown vegetables and herbs from its CSA program.
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- Canvas Ranch - Details and photos on farm practices, produce and livestock. Also includes list of produce in a typical spring and summer share.
- Covelo Organic Vegetables - Includes CSA program subscription, past newsletters, vegetable chart, and farm photos.
- Live Earth Farm - Links to information on CSA practice, harvest schedule, events calendar, membership opportunities and resources, FAQs, newsletter and recipes.
- Mariquita Farm - Grows organic specialty vegetables, greens, strawberries and herbs for CSA members in Santa Cruz County, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco.
- Terra Firma Farm - Information on growing organically, farm history, CSA program, and member resources.
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Mammals
- Meerkat Magic - Describing the meerkat conservation project in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape of South Africa. Find photos and tour information.
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