6 Ways to Control Aphids in Your Garden
May 8, 2014Got an aphid problem? These small garden pests won’t torment your garden much longer with these simple grower’s tips.
5 Reasons Not to Spray Pesticides—Even Organic Ones
March 28, 2014Pests can devastate a garden, but before you spray, think twice about how your pesticides could harm helpful garden bugs.
Praying Mantis: Free Farm Labor
March 26, 2014This slender predator insect can be a great asset to your garden, keeping pest populations under control.
5 Ways to Invite Beneficial Insects to Your Garden
March 20, 2014I have exciting news! My new book, Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden: A Natural Approach to Pest Control (Timber Press, 2014) is now on the market.
Spinosad: Beat Pests in 2014
January 2, 2014As you plan your 2014 garden, consider adopting a more organic approach if you haven’t already.
The Amazing Antlion
October 17, 2013While cleaning out the vegetable garden yesterday, I noticed many little funnels carved into the soil. Discovering things like this always reminds me that I am never alone in my garden.
Spare the Goldenrod, Spoil the Garden
September 12, 2013Goldenrod was once undeservedly shunned from gardens. This sunny North American native plant was (and sadly still is) considered a weed in much of the country and is often blamed for causing hay fever, though its pollen is too heavy to be carried on the wind.
Hear My Interview on “America’s Homegrown Veggie Show”
September 5, 2013I was recently invited by web-radio host Kate Copsey to join her on “America’s Homegrown Veggie Show” to talk about insects in the garden and to discuss my forthcoming book, Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden: A Natural Approach to Pest Control (Timber Press, January 2014).
Holy Goat—That’s a Big Praying Mantis!
August 19, 2013Uzzi and I were eating supper last evening when Uzzi yelled, “What’s that!?” When I looked up, he was staring at a wooden fence post. I ambled over to take a look and perched on the post was the biggest bug I’ve ever seen!
Attract Beneficial Bugs with Meadowsweet
June 6, 2013I was so excited to find one of my favorite native shrubs this spring at a local nonprofit’s plant sale. Needless to say, I bought one and it is already at home in one of my perennial borders.
