Researchers in Germany determine that flower strips and legume mixtures hold statistically significant benefits in terms of ...

Key Points Garlic spray repels pests like aphids, ants, and mosquitoes by masking the scents that attract them.The DIY spray ...

Discover 10 effective organic methods for managing pests in your food garden with Mark from Self Sufficient Me. Learn how to grow healthier plants, practice seasonal planting, harvest early, and ...

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 ...

Learn how certain flies, wasps, spiders, and other beneficial garden insects can keep garden pest populations in check and strengthen your backyard ecosystem. Our gardens are home to many natural ...

Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, including to the very garden they are trying to protect. Pesticides are a short ...

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, ...

If you spend any time gardening, you know the routine. You walk outside one morning, and something's clearly been helping itself to your vegetables. Your zucchini leaves are full of holes, tomatoes ...

To help California fight climate change, air quality regulators would like to see 20% of the state’s farmland go organic by 2045. That means converting about 65,000 acres of conventional fields to ...

Monsoon season brings insects into homes seeking shelter and warmth. Harsh chemical sprays are not ideal for families and ...