Archive for the ‘Insects’ Category

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  Types of houseplant bugs: Who they are and what to do about them

  by Jessica Walliser

  While having the correct light levels and watering properly are two of the most important steps in growing healthy indoor plants,...

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  Flowers that attract pollinators: It’s not about the grown-ups

  by Jessica Walliser

  It’s been a spectacular year for the butterflies in my garden. I believe we’ve seen more species this year than ever...

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  5 Surprising Facts About Ladybugs You Don’t Know

  by Jessica Walliser

  In the world of garden friendly bugs, ladybugs have become the polka-dotted poster children. Unless you’ve been hiding...

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  Growing organic apples with fruit bagging: The Experiment

  by Jessica Walliser

  I’m all about experimenting in the garden. I love to conduct my own little “studies” and compare different...

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  The best plants for beneficial insects

  by Jessica Walliser

  While there’s been a lot of focus on promoting pollinators in the news lately, let’s not forget about supporting all...

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  Prevent squash vine borers organically

  by Jessica Walliser

  If you grow zucchini and squash, you’ve probably lost many plants over the years to squash vine borers. Well, at long last,...