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The long-lived, hungry wireworm can wreak havoc on the agricultural sector. With a diverse choice of common crops as their target, these click beetle larvae seek out and chew through the roots of plants. The wireworm can be notorious for being hard to kill off, and many chemical alternatives don’t seem to have much effect. … Read more
Terrible thrips! They invade the garden, sucking the juices out of leaves and stems and the life from your plants. Thrips cause scarring on fruit and vegetables and spread plant diseases like the tomato spotted wilt. Finding them in your plant beds is never a good thing, because by the time you find them, they’re … Read more
Today we’re profiling a new type of LED light to come on the market from The Green Sunshine Company. The owner, Dan, reached out to me and we got on the phone to talk about the tech. He actually helped me understand plant biology and lighting at a deeper level, which prompted me to write … Read more
I believe passionately in living our lives as naturally as possible and using natural non-toxic pest control. When gardening, I have found many alternatives to toxic pesticides that are healthier and safer than chemicals. I want to share some of the best DIY natural solutions with you that I use and are very effective. These … Read more
Have you ever stepped out into the garden, only to discover that it looks like someone snipped through the main stem of one of your plants with a pair of scissors? If so, you have fallen victim to the hungry jaws of a cutworm. These caterpillars are a major common agricultural pest, and if they … Read more