Insect Pests – Page 3 – Homestead on the Range

Dustin-Mizer

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

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.