The basics of pest management

With the current focus on the environment, information on pest management is a hot topic. Discussion of the subject is useful however, there is a great deal of confusion around some of the language associated with pest management. more...

Maintaining health - managing pests

To maintain optimal health, plants must be situated in a spot that meets their needs. If your plants are not properly situated, they will become stressed and more susceptible to insect and disease attacks. more...

Organic Rose Care

Take a 3-D approach to pruning and use mulch to discourage black spot, powdery mildew and rust. more...

Organic Gardening

Allowing nature to nurture the garden and doing less instead of more are good gardening goals. more...

Slender Toothwort

Well-mannered and keeping weeds at bay, this attractive groundcover is a delight in woodsy corners and under deciduous trees. more...

Rhubarb Aphid/Fungus Spray

When harvesting rhubarb, the poisonous leaves can be recycled, making a spray that repels soft-bodied insects, such as aphids, and help reduce fungus in the garden. more...

Attract beneficial creatures

Attract a host of garden helpers simply by growing a diversity of plants and offering these essentials. Carolyn Herriot also provides a handy list of "Plants to Lure Good Guys into Your Garden." more...

Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth is effective in controlling aphids, cutworms, maggots, cabbageworms, silverfish, slugs, pill bugs, ants, fleas and lice. It will not harm earthworms (even if ingested), and is safe to use around household pets. more...

Plant Companions: Carrots & Cosmos

To practice organic pest control, try planting carrots and cosmos together in your garden. more...

When is a weed not a weed?

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