There are nearly 1 million known insect species on Earth, and just 2% of these insects are harmful to plants, animals or humans. Managing insects in the vegetable garden and home landscape requires an ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, ...

Spinosad is an organic gardener’s weapon against caterpillars, leaf miners, fire ants and more. Many of the pests that plague gardeners are caterpillars and other leaf-eating insects. Only ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

The crisp chill of January might make you think the garden is asleep, but beneath the frost, the stage is already set for a summer invasion. Garden insects may be hibernating or hidden, but savvy ...

You may have an ally in your garden and not even realize it. Right this very minute, paper wasps are likely on patrol in your garden constantly looking for insects to hunt down and kill. The purpose ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! A delayed happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there in the Valley. Although the most popular gift is clothing, a power tool is always a great choice for ...

Yes, summer means warmer weather, longer days, and better vibes all around, but it also means mosquitoes. With over 3,000 different species of mosquitoes in the world—and about 200 of them living in ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, ...