There are two sizes of cabbage white caterpillars gardeners should know. There is the small cabbage white caterpillar and the imaginatively named large cabbage white caterpillar. The smaller variety of this pestis an unassuming green worm, while the larger cabbage white … [Read more...]
How To Make Natural Tobacco Juice Bug and Pest Repellent
Did you know that many bugs can't stand tobacco juice? In fact, nicotine a fast acting nerve toxin in insects and mammals. If you see whiteflies, gnats, aphids, thrips or leafminers, try using tobacco spray to get rid of them. How to Make Steeped Tobacco Bug Repellent Here's a … [Read more...]
How to Spot and Get Rid of Aphids with Organic Methods
How to Identify Aphids Your prize winning roses are looking a little worn. Or the tomatoes and beans just aren’t what they should be. Be warned – you may be experiencing an aphid infestation. Aphids feast on many different plants, from flowering shrubs to vegetables, annuals and … [Read more...]
How to Keep Rabbits Out of the Garden
Keep Rabbits out with Fencing One of the most effective ways to prevent rabbits from nibbling on your garden is to put up a fence. Chicken wire works well for this, as the openings are too small for a rabbit to get through. However, you must make sure the fence is tight to the … [Read more...]
How to Control Ants in Your Garden Naturally and Safely
The ants in your garden aerate the soil, eat the eggs and larvae of insect pests, and pollinate certain flowers. This social insect has many good qualities, but in large numbers they may be unwelcome guests in your garden. There’s no need to use chemical pesticides to rid your … [Read more...]
7 Gardening Danger Signs, and the Pests that Cause Them
Your well loved and stunning garden can speak to you – if you know her language. Foliage, fruit and even soil conditions can communicate with “Danger” signs. Pay attention and watch for these. 1) Holes in foliage Smaller holes (almost like buckshot marks) mean flea … [Read more...]
How to Grow Broccoli
Broccoli is a perennial garden favorite, and no wonder: it’s fairly easy for the home gardener to grow, can be planted in either the spring or fall, has multiple harvesting times, a healthy dose of vitamin A and D, and is a versatile food for the home cook. With just a few tips … [Read more...]
Growing Potatoes in Your Vegetable Garden
Growing potatoes in your vegetable garden Potatoes are a year-round staple for many families around the world. Potatoes come in over a hundred varietals in all kinds of sizes, shapes, colors and flavors. There is a potato to suit almost everyone's taste. The edible part of a … [Read more...]
How to Use Recycled Coffee Grounds in Your Garden
Composting with Coffee Grounds Old coffee grounds are one of the best ways to add nitrogen to your compost pile, which is often a lacking element in urban or suburban composting. They can go right into the compost pail, and just give the pile a bit of a stir when you add the … [Read more...]
How To Rid Your Yard of Those Pesky Gophers
About Gophers Before starting any efforts to attain a gopher-free yard, make sure that the rodents burrowing in your lovely grass are, in fact, gophers. Also called pocket gophers, sometimes they can be mistaken for moles. They are burrowing animals that can cause unsightly … [Read more...]