Appalachia – Science in the Public Interest
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Autumn is Always My Emotions
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Publications
Organic Mulching
Explains organic mulching as a soil-building practice that supports moisture retention and healthier gardens.
Ecotourism in Appalachia
Explores ecotourism in Appalachia as a way to connect conservation, local culture, and sustainable economic…
Landscaping with Edibles
Shows how landscaping with edibles can combine food production with practical home and site design.
Solar Food Dryer
Explains how solar food dryers can preserve crops using sunlight instead of conventional fuel-based drying.
Alternative Pest Control (IPM)
Introduces alternative pest control and IPM strategies that reduce chemical reliance while protecting crops.
Tour of a Ginseng Farm / GIS & GPS Techniques
Videotape G-2 GROWING AND PROTECTING VIRTUALLY WILD GINSENG (Summer, 2000) This is a second in…
The Yurt: Low-Cost Home
Presents the yurt as a low-cost housing option with practical lessons for simple and adaptable…
Kudzu in Appalachia
Examines kudzu in Appalachia as an invasive plant issue with ecological and land-management implications.