Articles: pests
The Winter Harvest Project
Four-season farmer Eliot Coleman strikes again with inspiration for all you cold-loving farmers out there! A master of extending the…
Read MoreControlling Pests Organically: Insects on Fruit Trees
When we grow fruit trees, we know we’re creating something delicious. Bugs understand the same thing, which results in an…
Read MoreHow Did the Lanternfly Become the Enemy?
We’ve been told to destroy any lanternflies because they’re “invasive and destructive” to our environment. In reality, these small pests…
Read MoreHow to Create A Rodent-Free Planting Bed
Are rodents like mice and squirrels ruining the vegetables and crops you’ve worked hard to cultivate? Fear not! Expert gardener…
Read MoreLearning to Love Insects
With spring in full swing, bugs are making a reappearance in our gardens and in our lives. Before you reach…
Read MoreRethinking Pests, Invasive Species, and Other Paradigms
At the first sight of small chew marks on leaves or fruit mysteriously disappearing, you’ll want to get rid of…
Read MorePlants & Pests: Will Bonsall’s Advice on “Wee Beasties”
In his book, Bonsall maintains that to achieve real wealth we first need to understand the economy of the…
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