Seasonal Gardening: Frost Prevention Foam, Stretchy Tree Paint and Cooled Compost Piles

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ILLUSTRATION: MOTHER EARTH NEWS STAFF
With more carbon dioxide, lima bean plants grew faster and were eaten faster by cabbage loopers. In fact, the extra growth was about offset by the extra looper feeding.

The Seasons of the Garden column shares seasonal gardening information and tips with MOTHER EARTH NEWS readers.

Seasonal Gardening Research Briefs

Foam away frost? According to East
German experiments, an eight-inch layer of nontoxic,
biodegradable foam protects strawberry, tomato, bean and

  • Published on Nov 1, 1987
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