Posts Tagged ‘insects’

Attracting Butterflies

May 4, 2011 |  by  |  Garden

Butterflies are as beautiful and delicate as the flowers in your flower garden. Mesmerizing for old and young alike, butterflies will visit the pretty flowers in your garden, but you can have even better luck attracting them for the long-term by providing a lifestyle. Read More

Colorado Potato Beetles

March 10, 2011 |  by  |  Garden

The Colorado potato beetle is one of the most destructive garden pests. Despite it’s name you can find these bugs all over the country, and they don’t only feed on potatoes. Read More

Stink Bugs

February 23, 2011 |  by  |  Garden

When stink bugs are present in your home or garden, you know it. Named for their offensive odor used as a defense mechanism, stink bugs emerge from their overwinter hiding spots in spring. Read More

White Grubs

February 21, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In, Garden

If you plan to compost, you can’t be bug shy. It’s always amazing who and what shows up to help break down organic matter. One common creature is the white grub, an especially nasty-looking and ugly larvae. Despite their appearance, they’re not all bad. Read More

Beneficial Insects

November 25, 2010 |  by  |  Garden

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