If you use diatomaceous earth (DE) to beat your garden pests, you will probably appreciate the Dustin-Mizer.
Tag Archives: Insect Pests
Get Ready for May 2016
Summer is fast approaching! It’s time to battle the bugs, brush up on music skills, and plan some family time for Memorial Day.
K-State Horticulture Newsletter
K-State has filled the Kansas gardening knowledge gap with a weekly newsletter packed with useful and timely information that gardeners of all stripes will appreciate.
Manual Pest Control
For minor to moderate insect problems, there is one pest-control solution that works every time: hand-picking the bugs.
Rodale’s Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening
Fruits, vegetables, herbs, ornamental plants—it’s all here, along with a diverse array of natural gardening tips and techniques.
Tomato
The possibilities of a fresh, homegrown tomato are nearly endless. The simplest uses, such as sandwich toppings, are by far the best.
Squash (Winter & Pumpkin)
Pests are a major problem with winter squash and pumpkins. To avoid infestation, you will have to be extremely proactive.
10 Resources for Beginning Gardeners…and a Bonus!
If you have never planted a garden before, you may still be hunting for resources. We’ve pulled together a short list of posts, links, and books to help you out.
Squash (Summer)
Summer squash is not terribly demanding. A thick mulch and generous watering will keep it producing well—maybe a little too well!
Radish
Radishes are very easy to grow if treated with reasonable consideration.