John Orick

Purdue Extension Online Resources for Gardeners
Looking for opportunities to learn from home? The following online resources cover a wide range of information for gardening and taking care of your yard. General Yard & Garden Purdue Extension Indiana Yard & Garden Website Purdue Yard & Garden News Purdue In The Grow Question & Answer Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program Purdue Plant & Pest Diagnostic Lab (PPDL) Submit a Sample PPDL Picture of the Week Purdue Plant Doctor apps Purdue Extension Education […]
What Gardeners Should Know About Pesticides (PPP-109)
Purdue Extension Publication
Effective pest control in the landscape and garden requires more than just spraying away the problem. Successful gardeners understand that managing insects, weeds, diseases, and vertebrate pests starts with selecting, planting, and caring for their garden plants. This publication describes a variety of strategies home gardeners may use to safely and responsibly manage pests and pesticides in the landscape.