While we normally think of squirrels as nut and fruit lovers (or those critters that habitually empty your bird feeders) they are also particularly attracted to several vegetable crops: corn, tomatoes, mushrooms, pole beans, and chard. They prefer sweet crops, so anything ripe … [Read more...]
4 Humane Ways to Keep Rabbits Out Of The Garden
Looking for humane ways to keep those "wascally wabbits" from snacking on your lettuce and carrots? The best offense is a good defense: literally, a fence will do the job quite effectively. However, if you opt not to fence in your vegetable garden for whatever reason and your … [Read more...]
10 Organic Pest Control Methods
If your vegetable garden is overrun with pests, the first step is to identify the invader. Snap a photo of the pest and compare to others on the internet, or ask a local garden expert. Once you have identified the pest, now you can take proactive measures to protect your garden. … [Read more...]
Organic Soil Amendment 101
What is soil amendment, and do you need it? Soil amendment is when material is added to soil to enhance its properties, such as retaining water or improving aeration, drainage function, or structure. Don’t get this confused with fertilizer: the purpose of fertilizer is to provide … [Read more...]
How to Improve Your Garden Soil
Consistent, nutrient-rich soil is every gardener’s dream. Too often we are stuck with what we have---or are we? If you find your soil is too sandy, rocky, mottled, discolored, or has too much clay, you can take steps to improve the quality of your vegetable garden … [Read more...]
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