Fall is harvest season for squash, but there’s someone else who wants to get to those plants before you do—the squash vine borer. Here’s how to prevent these pests from ruining your squash harvest. Read More
If there ever were a bug that is actually pretty, it could just be the dragonfly. Even bug haters seem to admire this garden insect—it’s as popular in the garden as it is outside of it, donning barrettes, tattoos and jewelry. In addition to its good looks, dragonflies can be a great benefit to your garden. Read More
Whiteflies are one of those garden pests that can suddenly appear out of nowhere and result in an infestation, even on indoor plants. Read More
Moths and butterflies have similar fluttering wings and both frequent gardens, so it can be difficult to tell which insect is which. Both moths and butterflies below to the order Lepidoptera which contains over 100 insects, some butterflies and some moths. Read More
With summer fully upon us, the weather is warm enough to allow a spider mite explosion in the garden. Spider mites are one of the most common garden pests, and they reproduce quickly in hot weather. Read More
We learned long ago that caterpillars turn into butterflies. Today we know that some of them turn into moths. Baby grasshoppers and dragonflies? Well, they look like baby grasshoppers and dragonflies. What about the other insects that we may want to visit or want to keep away from our gardens? Some beneficial insects start out as larvae that usually don’t look like what they’ll mature to be. Read More
Gardens are tiny ecosystems, providing shelter and food for a variety of plants, insects and animals. Organic gardeners recognize this balance of life and use nature to their advantage. Read More
A vegetable garden can attract a host of insects that you wouldn’t want in your home, and it can be difficult to weed out the helpful pests from the downright destructive. Read More
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