Good things come in small packages, or so the idiom goes. But annoying, destructive things can also come in small packages: just think about the crop-destroying aphid, sometimes referred to as “plant lice.” There is no lack of credible material on the internet to … [Read more...]
Repel Mosquitoes by Growing These Plants!
If your region is currently in its warm/wet season, you have likely swatted away more than your fair share of the dreaded blood-sucking mosquito. They’re not only annoying--insistent on interrupting your campfire fun and producing extremely itchy bumps--they’re also … [Read more...]
5 Humane Ways to Get Rid of Squirrels in Your Garden
While we normally think of squirrels as nut and fruit lovers (or those critters that habitually empty your bird feeders) they are also particularly attracted to several vegetable crops: corn, tomatoes, mushrooms, pole beans, and chard. They prefer sweet crops, so anything ripe … [Read more...]
4 Humane Ways to Keep Rabbits Out Of The Garden
Looking for humane ways to keep those "wascally wabbits" from snacking on your lettuce and carrots? The best offense is a good defense: literally, a fence will do the job quite effectively. However, if you opt not to fence in your vegetable garden for whatever reason and your … [Read more...]
10 Organic Pest Control Methods
If your vegetable garden is overrun with pests, the first step is to identify the invader. Snap a photo of the pest and compare to others on the internet, or ask a local garden expert. Once you have identified the pest, now you can take proactive measures to protect your garden. … [Read more...]
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