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.
19 Garden Hacks for Thrifty Gardeners
June 23, 2014Gardening doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive with these solutions using items already found around the farmhouse.
5 Reasons Not to Spray Pesticides—Even Organic Ones
March 28, 2014Pests can devastate a garden, but before you spray, think twice about how your pesticides could harm helpful garden bugs.
5 Ways to Invite Beneficial Insects to Your Garden
March 20, 2014I have exciting news! My new book, Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden: A Natural Approach to Pest Control (Timber Press, 2014) is now on the market.
Spinosad: Beat Pests in 2014
January 2, 2014As you plan your 2014 garden, consider adopting a more organic approach if you haven’t already.
Choose Healthy Plants for Holiday Gifts
November 22, 2013Careful selection of plant and pot will make for a gift that can continue giving throughout the year.
3 Ways to Keep a Pest-free Garden
January 24, 2013In last week’s post, I discussed a couple of excellent pest-prevention techniques you can easily employ in your own garden. Here are a few more of my favorites.
Pests and High Tunnels
December 11, 2012While high tunnels are great for season extension and disease prevention, think twice about how they affect pests.
Praying Mantises in the Garden
August 23, 2012In May, I purchased a praying-mantis egg case from a local nursery and put it out into the garden. A few weeks later, the eggs hatched, and initially, several hundred baby praying mantises were clinging to my plants.
Infographic: Beat the Blight
April 1, 2012If you struggle with crop failure, you’re not alone. Take a look at the forces that challenge America’s agriculture.
