Pest Control Techniques- Chemical and Organic

Pest Control Techniques -Chemical and Organic


There are many different techniques for pest control on farms and gardens that you can use and we want to share a few with you. The first way is with chemical controls that you can apply, which can reduce the pest population very fast. The problem with this is that in the long-run it causes an increase in pests because the repeated use of chemical products creates immunities and resistant’s of organisms you are try to get rid of.
In contrast to chemical horticulture, organic horticulture is a much better long term solution, but requires understanding of many scientific factors, and pest life cycle sequences. Organically farming techniques proves to be much harder, but does create beneficial externalities for consumers, and the environment. Some of these net effects are soil protection, better fertilization, pollination, water conservation and season extension. These benefits are both complementary and cumulative in overall effect on site health. These are some techniques that you must consider and that could help you with your garden or farm.
-Allow for a level of pest damage to what you are growing.

-Planting and encouraging beneficial insects to flourish and eat other pests

-Encouraging beneficial microorganisms

-Choosing disease-resistant varieties

-Planting companion crops
-Using row covers to protect crop plants during pest migration periods

-Rotating crops to different locations to throw off pest reproduction cycles

-Using traps to control pest populations

Our Farmers Market at Harbor Village launches April 22, 2012 and is Every Sunday in the Harbor of Half Moon Bay from 10-4. Sponsored and supported by Oceano Hotel and Spa and the Shops at Harbor Village 270 capistrano road Half Moon Bay, ca 94019




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Health benefits of honey!

Health benefit of honey!

Is honey good for you?

Well it is not a myth many researchers and health experts have collaborated and confirmed natural honey is good for you in many different ways. This natural food source has been proven to help out with heath problems beyond a doubt. Bees honey contains high levels of antioxidant that is found in other fruits and veggies. The antioxidant levels can help with human’s diets and contribute to better health and immunization against recovery. There have been anti-allergic, and anti-inflammatory properties found in honey, which can help with allergies to a great extent. There are many detailed benefits of bees products and to find out more information on bees and the health benefits to honey visit our farmers market and talk with golden coast bee collective!
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Our farmers market will feature golden coast bee collective Aprill 22nd 2012 from 10-4 270 capistrano road Half Moon Bay, Ca 94019

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Harbor Village Farmers Market Promoting Health!

Harbor Village Farmers Market tips
We believe that consumers should always shop at your local farmers markets around your area to find the freshest and healthiest produce. Local farms are strictly inspected from the department of agriculture, and are usually kept up beyond standards of bigger farms. Local farms usually grow with sustainable practice, and use organic farming techniques that they have been using for generations. We at Harbor Village Farmers Market want to promote family, and healthy living that is why we encourage you to find a local farmer or farmers market near you. Are Farmers Market will be launching April 22, 2012 every Sunday from 10-4 year round. We hope to see you there. 270 capistrano road Half Moon Bay, Ca 94019. Use Local Harvest to find a local farmers market near you!

Find local fresh and organic foods near you!

The best organic food is what's grown closest to you. This is a great site to make sure you know where your getting your food. Use their website to find farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies. The website allows you to do searches of many events as well that revolve around fresh foods. Check it out and you can order online!

http://www.localharvest.org/ This is a great link!

Quick Recipes with fresh products!

Here are some recipes for fast instant dishes that are really great provided by Harbor Village Farmers Market!
1. Speed Tomato Sauce- chop overripe tomatoes into a pot with a little bit of butter. Add fresh salt, pepper, and basil. Mix it up until everything is soft. Toss with pasta and eat it immediately.
2. Corn Salad- cut corn kernels off of the cob, toss in cilantro, white onions, salt, pepper, and mix in lime juice. Yummy.

Remember our Farmers Market at Harbor Village in Half Moon Bay starts April 22, 2012 from 10-3 on sundays. It will repeat every Sunday following all year.

Why a "Farmers Market"

Why a Farmers Market?
If you look around, most of you can see the ever increasing popularity of Farmers Markets popping up all over. The reason why they are growing so quickly is that these markets provide a vital link between consumers and farmers, while also functioning as a great community center. American Consumer trends are showing an ever-increasing demand for fresh, healthy, locally grown food, and you cannot get any fresher than a Farmers Market. Farmers Markets are good for consumers in many ways. First of all the consumer is getting a great deal on local, fresh, and healthy products. Second consumers are getting to interactive with the vendors themselves getting educated on how the food is grown, or a variety of different things. These markets have grown throughout the years with music, face painting, arts, crafts , and other novelties, but the one fact has remained this is a great place to buy quality products. We are proud to be launching are Farmers Market on April 22, 2012 every Sunday from 10-3 at Harbor Village, Half Moon Bay, Ca. Come check it out and join the fun!

Farmers Market At Harbor Village

Harbor Village located in the Princeton of Half Moon Bay will feature an indoor and outdoor farmers market in April. This will be held inside the mall that features 10 other shops, a spa, and a new beauty salon. The Farmers Market that will be held at Harbor Village will feature local farmers, growers, and produce connoisseurs that have a love for one thing, QUALITY!This will be held every Sunday rain or shine from 10-3. The Farmers market will also feature music, activities, and family fun for everyone! This will be the premier location on the coast. So take a walk on the beach, dine at one of the restaurants, shop around, enjoy the sun, but dont forget to stop by Harbor Village Farmers Market!