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Many natural methods will solve those common garden problems and one of the most used methods is companion planting.  

Companion planting is the procedure of placing particular vegetables,flowers and herbs near by other types of plants that will help keep safe from pests, diseases and fungus. This method also helps each plant to produce maximum flavor of vegetables and its blooms on flowers. this comes about because the plants are not burdened fighting each of the predators trying to invade them. All their energy goes into production.

In your vegetable garden companion planting is quite important in keeping those nasty pests and bugs off your plants. When you plant two vegetables close together make sure they are compatible. Maximum taste is attained on both plants and will compliment in all aspects.

Lets say you put basil along side your tomato plants this will better the flavor of the tomatoes. Especially if plan on using them for your making of spaghetti sauce.

Chives have shown to improve the well-being of tomatoes and carrots. It will improve the taste as well as the growth of the plants. The aphids on tomatoes will stay awaay because of the chives and carrot rust is kept at a distance.
Roses will not get black spot as long as chives is there, the draw-back is that chives need to be located there for at least 2 years before they are compatible.
garlic will work a little faster and may be a better choice.

On the other hand some plants are not good for each other, for example, planting cabbage near strawberries and tomatoes may affect the production and growth in a bad way.

Using potatoes, celery and dill together will compliment each other in a postive way. Beans are a good companion for these plants also and they will add nitrogen fixed from the atmosphere.

Calendula, aka marigolds, are known to repel pests, rid bad nematodes in the soil. You may want to plant these throughout the garden or flower beds. Use only the ones with a hefty scent in order for them to work better. Some folks do not like the odor of marigolds. Mexican marigolds are said to be the best insect repellant of them all but keep away from cabbage and beans. For centuries people have used this plant for this reason.
 
Nasturtiums are best planted around radishes, tomatoes, cucumbers and under fruit trees. They will repel whiteflies, squash bugs, cucumber beetles and wooly aphids. And the leaves, seeds and flowers are edible and are used in salads.

By using companion planting, a lot of gardeners discover that they can reject damaging pests without losing the beneficial friends. Be open to trying out and see what does well for you. Use the plants that are native in your area though. Companion planting will help you work in agreement with nature.

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When an FDA investigator arrives to conduct an inspection, s/he will present a â??Notice of Inspectionâ? (Form FDA 482). If the inspection involves either low-acid (21 CFR 113) or acidified foods (21 CFR 114), the investigator will also present a â??Demand for Recordsâ? (Form FDA 482a). Inspection and copying of records for low-acid and acidified foods is authorized by 21 CFR 113 and 21 CFR 114, respectively. The umbrella food CGMPs (21 CFR 110) has no records provision. However, the FDA can demand records under the Bioterrorism Act of 2002 (www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/Bioact.html).

Inspections normally begin with an opening meeting at which the investigator will discuss the purpose of the inspection, cover administrative details, and provide a preliminary indication of the course of the inspection. At least one representative of management and the inspection escorts should attend the opening meeting. It is also advisable for quality and production management to be in attendance. During this meeting, the investigator should be asked to clarify any points that are not clear, and, if the inspection is expected to last more than one day, a meeting should be requested at the end of each day to review any inspectional findings up to that point.

The investigator should be accompanied at all times by two escorts–one to lead and interact with the investigator and one to take notes. It is important that both escorts, but particularly the lead escort, be knowledgeable about plant operations; familiar with the CGMP requirements; and have an understanding of the authority and responsibility of the inspector(s). Designated escorts should also be familiar with appropriate sections of the FDA Investigations Operations Manual, Subchapter 5.4 (www.fda.gov/ora/inspect_ref/iom/pdf/chapter5.pdf). The note taker needs to accurately record the investigatorâ??s questions and comments and the answers provided.

If during the course of the inspection, the investigator wishes to speak directly to an employee, be certain that the question being directed to the employee is one that the employee is competent to answer, and that the employeeâ??s answer is factual. The employee should not be permitted to express an opinion and should confine his/her answers to the question asked. If the question is not appropriate for a particular employee or if the employee is not completely fluent in the language, the investigator should be so informed. To the extent possible, the escort, supervisors, or managers who are completely knowledgeable about the subject should handle questions.

Since there are no record keeping requirements in 21 CFR 110, if the inspection does not involve low-acid or acidified foods, investigators are not authorized to request or copy records unless the records are volunteered by the company. Even though they can demand records under the Bioterrorism Act of 2002, it is unlikely an investigator will do so absent a compelling reason. Investigators are, however, instructed to ask for formulas even thought there is no requirement to provide either qualitative or quantitative formulas. If formulas are not provided, the investigator may attempt to reconstruct them by observing production, batch cards or formula sheets, and raw materials and their location. If the company does not wish the FDA to have access to its formulas, for whatever reason, it is justifiable to keep any formula-related documentation out of sight of the investigator.

Investigators are also instructed to take photographs to document violative conditions. Companies, in consultation with legal counsel, should establish a position on photographs prior to be confronted with a request during an inspection. If the company permits photographs, the escort should take an identical photograph from the same angle at the same time.

Part 2 of this series focuses on those things FDA investigators look for and look at during the course of an inspection.

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