Pests & Disease
What’s bugging you? Browse and learn how to prevent and control common garden pests, disease, and extreme conditions – organically!
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8 Organic Ways to Get Rid of Cabbage Worms & Cabbage Moths
Cabbage worms are one of the most common pests in the garden. They can be sneaky, frustrating, and cause a lot of damage to plants. But I have good news: there are many easy ways to stop cabbage worms from destroying…
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How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats in Houseplants, Organically!
Houseplants are a beautiful, welcome addition to any indoor space - but the annoying fungus gnats they often bring along are not! Read along to learn 5 easy and non-toxic ways to get rid of fungus gnats in your houseplants, plus…
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Homemade Organic Pest Soap Spray Recipe: Kill Aphids, Mealybugs & More
Are aphids, mealybugs, or other pesky little insects making themselves at home in your garden? Don’t let them get too comfortable! Learn how to make your own mild, inexpensive, organic homemade soap spray to stop them. It can also be used…
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Organic Pest Control, Part 3: Over 25 Ways to Stop Pests from Destroying Your Garden!
Come learn about over 25 effective physical, biological, and organic “chemical” methods to control pests in your garden! A few examples we'll explore include the use of barriers, traps, beneficial insects, DIY natural sprays, soap, DE, and a few commercial products…
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How to Properly Emulsify Neem Oil & Make a Safe Garden Pest Spray
Neem oil can be a great, non-toxic, useful product to protect your plants from pests or disease. That is, when it is mixed and applied properly! Come discover what neem oil is, how it works, and what pests it fights. Also…
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Organic Cannabis Pest Control: How to Keep Bugs Off Your Nugs
Nothing is worse than finding your nugs full of bugs come harvest time! Let’s talk about some organic methods to keep pests off your cannabis, including preventative measures, key soil amendments, beneficial insects, and recipes for two organic homemade foliar sprays…
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Organic Pest Control, Pt 2: Identify the Top 18 Garden Pests & Beneficial Insects
This article discusses how to find and identify pests in your garden. For easy reference, photos of the top 18 common garden pests, along with a brief description of each, are included below. Last but certainly not least, let’s get familiar…
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Organic Pest Control, Part 1: How to Prevent Pests in the Garden
Pests are an inherent part of organic gardening, but there are many things you can do to reduce their presence and damage ~ naturally! Let's explore our philosophy and approach to pests, including defining exactly what a pest is, how you…