Insect pests can make a mess of your garden in no time — and ruin your harvest before you have a chance to reap the spoils of all your hard work!
In this video our friend and gardening expert Charlie Nardozzi identifies some of the most common insect pests, gives tips on prevention, and offers several remedies for mitigation should they appear in your garden.
The European corn borer was first reported in the United States in 1917 in Massachusetts. It was thought to have come from Europe in broomcorn. This insect is one of the most damaging corn pests known in the United States and Canada, causing over one billion dollars of damage to corn crops annually. Even worse, corn borers don’t limit their damage to corn and can damage over 300 different garden plants including beans, potatoes, tomatoes, apples, and peppers. Corn
Raise the bar with garden-fresh ingredients that transform cocktails into signature drinks Designed to fit in a 2x8 bed, this Cocktail Garden includes many of the herbs and plants youll need for custom cocktails: flavorful herbs, minature strawberries and cherry tomatoes. Cheers! Drinks made with just-picked herbs, fruit, and vegetables as flavorings and garnishes are the toast of the summer party season, whether made with alcohol or not. As cocktail gardeners have grown more adventurous
Have you heard the chickadees chatting about their spring plans? Yes, spring is on the way. The birds know it and the plants know it too, as the tiny tops of bulbs begin to emerge from the soil. Gardeners are good at celebrating spring. In the winter, we dream of future plants, making garden plans and ordering seeds. When spring comes, we’re more than ready for action. But what action should you take? Here’s what you can do to get your garden ready for the season. As we stand on the cusp o
Seaweed has long been considered a precious garden amendment. Centuries ago, coastal farmers headed to the beach in ox-driven carts to haul loads of the mineral-rich fertilizer from the generous sea to their awaiting garde