If you’re planning on adding onions to your next season’s garden strategy, there’re some few facts you’ll need to know about planting and harvesting them. Some varieties will grow better in...
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13 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Sawflies
So named because of the shape of the tube-like organ the female uses to pierce open plants to lay its eggs in, sawflies are in the same group as bees, ants, and wasps. It resembles a fly but is more like a wasp, only it...
Using Vinegar to Kill Weeds: The Ultimate Guide
Used for almost everything under the sun, vinegar is also good for getting rid of weeds. This is because it contains, to various degrees, acetic acid. This ingredient is a byproduct of the fermentation process. It is...
13 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Stink Bugs (Pentatomidae)
Annoying little pests that are voracious plant raiders, stink bugs ruin millions of dollars’ worth of crops globally each year. Otherwise called green soldier bugs, they acquired their name because of the foul...
Squash Companion Plants: Good and Bad Neighbors
Like most plants, squash is picky about who its neighbors are. In fact, good and bad companions can affect its growth and production. There is so much you can do with this vegetable. Squash is even better in dishes when...
13 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Leaf-Footed Bugs (Leptoglossus)
When destructive insects such as the leaf-footed bug get into your garden and decimate your plants, it is frustrating and may even set your harvest back. Gardening is a way to relax, grow your own food, and get down on...
11 Wood Ash Garden Uses
There is an alternate use for everything, and wood ash is no exception. One of the places it is most versatile is in the garden. Those lucky enough to have an old-fashioned traditional heating stove may find themselves...
12 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Black Vine Weevil in Garden
It is that time of year again when farmers are going in, and amateur and professional gardeners alike are having to brush up on pests. One of these pests is the Black Vine Weevil (otiorhynchus sulcatus), which is from...
21 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Cucumber Beetles on Plants
As any good farmer knows, a successful harvest is dependent on knowing the enemies of your crops. One such formidable pest is the cucumber beetle. They are a killer of cucurbits (cucumbers, pumpkin, melons, squash...
How To Grow Celery (Plus Nutrition Benefits)
Best grown in-home or personal garden situations, celery, a favorite 12 to 18-inch stalk vegetable is one of the most widely-produced commercial crops. For this reason, gardening and harvesting your own organic...