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Ginseng Crop Update – El Niño, Root Conditioning and New Publication – August 21, 2026

Ginseng is showing early signs of senescence in most gardens, but senescence is more advanced in some areas. Early senescence is often due to hot conditions earlier in the year, moisture stress at times, and root diseases and disorders like … Continue reading

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Climate Change in Southern Ontario – Potential Impacts for Specialty Crops

When most people think about climate change, an image of excessive heat and drought comes to mind. In Canada, we may also think about warmer winters and reduced snowfall (this winter excluded). There is also the impression that weather conditions … Continue reading

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Temperatures Under Row Cover in Lavender – April 12, 2024

As I mentioned in my last update, normally I would have taken the row covers off my lavender at the beginning of March because of the warm temperatures and sunny weather at the time. Instead, I put a datalogger under … Continue reading

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“Organic Climate Solutions” 2022 Guelph Organic Conference, Jan 24-29

The 2022 Guelph Organic Conference is fast approaching. This year’s event includes 11 virtual sessions touching on the theme of “Organic Climate Solutions” to help participants “…explore the dynamic ways in which organic farming benefits both farmers and the environment, … Continue reading

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