Archive for the ‘Insects’ Category

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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,...

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  Monthly Feature: “Look What I Found!”

  by Jessica Walliser

  Plants and insects go hand-in-hand, and many gardeners enjoy learning about all the little critters that share their garden. In...

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  Plant extra dill for the swallowtail butterflies

  by Amy Andrychowicz

  Dill is not only a delicious, easy to grow herb, but it’s also the host plant for swallowtail butterfly caterpillars....

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  Fighting the war against bad bugs with beneficial nematodes

  by Amy Andrychowicz

  Gardening can be tough for organic gardeners. Especially on those days when you walk out to enjoy your garden, only to see your...

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  New monthly feature: “Look What I Found!”

  by Jessica Walliser

  Plants and insects go hand-in-hand, and many gardeners enjoy learning about all the little critters that share their garden. In...