[1] Many thanks to Eric Sideman for captivating a capacity crowd—twice! For those who couldn’t make his presentation on managing pests and diseases organically, here are some resources that we thought might be useful :

• Sign up to receive Eric’s [2] Pest Report by email through [3] MOFGA. The online version includes photos of specific pests and diseases mentioned.

• “The Resource Guide for Organic Insect & Disease Management”, co-authored by Eric, is available [4] online or in [5] print form.

• Sign-up for Becky Sideman’s “New Hampshire Vegetable, Berry & Tree Fruit Newsletter” is available by email or a print copy by mail through the [6] UNH Cooperative Extension.

• The UNH Cooperative Extension also maintains a [7] Late Blight & Information Update page, including a slide show on prevention, identification and management.

* Additional information on gardening, including how to become a Master Gardener, may be found at sites maintained by both the [8] University of Maine and [9] UNH Cooperative Extensions. They both can also answer individual questions.

• Recommended sources for row covers and organic solutions: [10] Green Methods (Nottingham, NH), [11] Fedco Seeds (Waterville, ME), and [12] Johnny’s (Winslow, ME). Row covers might also be found at some local ag supply stores such as Agway, Blue Seal, or Aubuchon. And share extra materials through the free classifieds section of the [13] Seacoast Community Garden Network, or the message board of [14] Greater Seacoast Permaculture.

[Photo of Colorado potato beetle by Eric Sideman, MOFGA]