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Tag Archives: Insect Pests

Dustin-Mizer

Dustin-Mizer

If you use diatomaceous earth (DE) to beat your garden pests, you will probably appreciate the Dustin-Mizer.

Posted byhsotrMay 12, 2016July 31, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Insect Pests, Plant Health, Supplies

Get Ready for May 2016

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.

Posted byhsotrApril 28, 2016July 31, 2021Posted inThe LifestyleTags:Books, DIY Projects, Dogs, Field Crops, History, Horses, Insect Pests, Links, Livestock, Music, Nature, Pets, Plant Health, Travel

K-State Horticulture Newsletter

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.

Posted byhsotrMarch 17, 2016July 1, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Fruit, Insect Pests, Lawns, Links, Nature, Ornamental Plants, Plant Health, Soil, Vegetables, Water

Manual Pest Control

Manual Pest Control

For minor to moderate insect problems, there is one pest-control solution that works every time: hand-picking the bugs.

Posted byhsotrMay 12, 2015August 4, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Insect Pests, Plant Health

Rodale’s Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening

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.

Posted byhsotrApril 30, 2015Posted inThe GardenTags:Cover Crops, Fruit, Herbs, Insect Pests, Ornamental Plants, Plant Health, Soil, Vegetables

Tomato

Tomato

The possibilities of a fresh, homegrown tomato are nearly endless. The simplest uses, such as sandwich toppings, are by far the best.

Posted byhsotrApril 15, 2015August 5, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Food, Insect Pests, Plant Health, Seed Saving, Soil, Vegetables, Water

Squash (Winter & Pumpkin)

Squash (Winter & Pumpkin)

Pests are a major problem with winter squash and pumpkins. To avoid infestation, you will have to be extremely proactive.

Posted byhsotrApril 8, 2015August 5, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Food, Insect Pests, Plant Health, Seed Saving, Soil, Vegetables, Water

10 Resources for Beginning Gardeners…and a Bonus!

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.

Posted byhsotrMarch 26, 2015August 6, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Books, Cookbooks, Fruit, Herbs, Insect Pests, Journals, Links, Ornamental Plants, Plant Health, Vegetables, Weather

Squash (Summer)

Squash (Summer)

Summer squash is not terribly demanding. A thick mulch and generous watering will keep it producing well—maybe a little too well!

Posted byhsotrMarch 25, 2015August 6, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Food, Insect Pests, Plant Health, Seed Saving, Soil, Vegetables, Water

Radish

Radish

Radishes are very easy to grow if treated with reasonable consideration.

Posted byhsotrMarch 18, 2015August 6, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Food, Insect Pests, Plant Health, Seed Saving, Soil, Vegetables, Water

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