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From droughts to flooding and heat waves, the weather has been tough all across the country recently. Did you know that pests can significantly reduce your garden yield? According to the Connecticut ...

Whether you have an invisible pest terrorizing your garden or have caught some bugs red-handed, you're probably looking for a way to stop them. If organic and easy are two words you'd like to be part ...

Our gardens are alive in summer, with blooms performing their best and pollinators flying between them to soak up nectar. But, there are some less beneficial insects that also thrive during the ...

Spots on tomatoes, holes in hosta leaves and wilting stems mean insects and diseases have moved into the garden. Don't let these intruders reduce the beauty and productivity of your landscape. Work in ...

One of the first questions new gardeners ask is, “How do I keep bugs out of my garden?” Well, you don’t. Insects have refined senses and many can fly long distances, so keeping insects out of a garden ...

Whiteflies look like tiny white triangles, less than one-tenth inch long, when resting on the undersides of plants. This article is part of ourOrganic Pest Control Series, which includes articles on ...

Gardening is a spiritual experience where many people find peace and comfort in the turning of the soil and growing of plants. Or, it is until you find something truly horrid hiding under the dirt, ...

Abundant spring rain encouraged lush new plant growth which now presents a target for insects. I'm Lisa Hilgenberg from the Chicago Botanic Garden with tips for controlling damaging insects in your ...

Keep a garden journal. Consult your journal in the winter, so you can better plan for the growing season. Central/Eastern ...