5 Ways to Keep Cabbage Loopers Out of Your Garden
July 24, 2014Brassicas, beware—this green worm can cause destruction to your cole crops, but not if you take these preventative measures.
12 Organic Ways to Control Harlequin Bugs
July 21, 2014Keep these brightly colored cousins of the stink bug away from your prized kale and broccoli with these easy-to-implement garden tips.
Praying Mantis: Free Farm Labor
March 26, 2014This slender predator insect can be a great asset to your garden, keeping pest populations under control.
The Amazing Antlion
October 17, 2013While cleaning out the vegetable garden yesterday, I noticed many little funnels carved into the soil. Discovering things like this always reminds me that I am never alone in my garden.
4 Ways to Protect Your Pumpkins From Vine Borers
October 4, 2013If squash vine borers are on your farm and protection isn’t in place, don’t count on growing your own Halloween jack-o’-lantern this year.
Holy Goat—That’s a Big Praying Mantis!
August 19, 2013Uzzi and I were eating supper last evening when Uzzi yelled, “What’s that!?” When I looked up, he was staring at a wooden fence post. I ambled over to take a look and perched on the post was the biggest bug I’ve ever seen!
Attract Beneficial Bugs with Meadowsweet
June 6, 2013I was so excited to find one of my favorite native shrubs this spring at a local nonprofit’s plant sale. Needless to say, I bought one and it is already at home in one of my perennial borders.
Emerald Ash Borer Damage
January 31, 2013The havoc created by a little green insect known as the emerald ash borer is very evident these days here in western Pennsylvania. Tree after tree is meeting its end because of this imported pest, and the ash trees on our property are no exception.
Pests and High Tunnels
December 11, 2012While high tunnels are great for season extension and disease prevention, think twice about how they affect pests.
4 Ways to Prevent Japanese Beetles
October 24, 2012In researching an article I recently wrote, I came across some interesting information about preventing Japanese beetles in the garden. I thought I might share the advice with you now so you’ll be better prepared to battle them next season.
