The only difference between regular gardening and organic gardening is that no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides are used when planting and tending an organic garden. It might be a little more work to grow plants this way, but it is well worth the effort. read more...
Weeds and Pests
Dealing with Vegetable Garden Pests
While tending to my own garden, I have found that one of the most frustrating things that can happen to a gardener is to walk outside to check on your plants. It’s just a routine walk to make sure that your garden is thriving, but you end up finding holes in all of your plants that looked fine only hours before. The explanations for some of these plant-destroying holes are garden pests. Some of the main garden pests are slugs, worms, caterpillars, birds, snails, and the occasional gopher. Although you can never wipe out these pests entirely, after all your hard work in the garden you have to do something. read more...
Eliminate Vegetable Garden Pests With Soil Solarization
Would you like to know what one of the best ways is to get rid of pesky weeds and pests, and some diseases as well? It is to solarize your soil. read more...
Common Vegetable Garden Pests
Pests are a big problem for most gardeners. Some types of pests can destroy a crop in just a few hours! Most pests are more annoying than wantonly destructive, but finding bugs chowing down on your crops can drive anyone crazy! read more...
