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Some Helpful Tips for Growing Squash

June 2, 2020 by fifthseason Leave a Comment

-Pam Scott- Spring is in full swing. Most of us have our seeds and seedlings tucked safely in the ground as we head full speed towards summer. On these 80-90 degree days it's hard to imagine that it was only weeks ago that we were hit with a heavy frost. Summer vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, okra, beans, squash, and cucumbers are growing quickly due to warm sunny days and rainy nights. One of the most frequently asked questions we hear these days is “How do I keep bugs and mildew from … [Read more...] about Some Helpful Tips for Growing Squash

Filed Under: Organic Gardening Tagged With: organic garden, Organic gardening, Organic Pest Control, Pest Control, spring gardening, Squash, summer

Dealing with Pests in the Garden

June 20, 2017 by fifthseason 11 Comments

-Chris Amaya- It’s mid year and the garden is blooming, the sun is ablaze, and the pests are rampant. I get several questions every week in the shop about infestations and what to do about them. The term “pest” can range anywhere from your neighborhood deer to tiny little specs in the dirt that are too small for the naked eye to see. For many people, the damage has taken a huge toll already that can set back the due date for fruits and vegetables. In this blog I specifically want to cover … [Read more...] about Dealing with Pests in the Garden

Filed Under: Organic Gardening Tagged With: interplanting, organic garden, Organic gardening, Organic Pest Control, Pest Control, pests, soil diversity

Houseplant Care Series Pt. 6: Common Houseplant Pests

July 1, 2015 by ashley 1 Comment

With houseplants, most pest problems stem from a separate issue: water, light, relative environment, and/or nutrients. Healthy plants are much more capable of resisting pests than plants under environmental stresses. So a good start to combat pests is to provide favorable conditions to start with, but there are also some methods to handle outbreaks after they happen. By taking preventative measures and considering environmental conditions, problems can be avoided before they manifest. While … [Read more...] about Houseplant Care Series Pt. 6: Common Houseplant Pests

Filed Under: Organic Gardening Tagged With: gardening, houseplants, Organic Pest Control, Pest Control, pests

Defending your garden against disease and pests

April 27, 2015 by fifthseason 2 Comments

I'm guessing that, like me, most of you have started putting out your seeds and seedlings for the season, and will continue to do so over the next couple of months, at least. Congratulations... you have just provided the first feast of the season for the fungi, bacteria, bugs, and beetles that will soon arrive in your garden! As they say, "plant it, and they will come," or something like that. Now what are you going to do to protect your little plant babies? Sure, you can break out the … [Read more...] about Defending your garden against disease and pests

Filed Under: Organic Gardening Tagged With: agribon, Beneficial Insects, biological pest control, Companion Planting, integrative pest control, microbial innoculants, Organic gardening, Organic Pest Control

Organic Pest Control

July 1, 2013 by fifthseason 8 Comments

Organic Pest Control   Pests. It's summer and they're out wreaking havoc. Let's talk common pests and organic pest control: Neem Oil is a great product for any gardener's arsenal. It's a broad spectrum insecticide that does not affect beneficial insects (bees included!). Neem is a hormone inhibitor that prevents growth and reproduction when the treated plant is consumed by the pest. Excellent for use against aphids, spider mites, mealy bugs, certain beetles and certain worms. Spray … [Read more...] about Organic Pest Control

Filed Under: Organic Gardening Tagged With: Diatomaceous Earth, insect damage, IPM, Neem, Organic Pest Control, spinosad

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