Ah, organic gardening: juicy tomatoes, sweet strawberries and crisp kale — it’s perfection, right? It can be, especially with the help of beneficial insects to do some of your dirty work for you.

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. Happy 4th of July. I talk to concerned gardeners every year about insects and disease, so this week I will discuss using a more natural approach with the ...

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 ...

Summertime, and the living is ... buggy. High heat and vulnerable, unhappy plants magnetize waves of annoying and harmful insects to your garden. But before you crack the whip with toxic chemicals and ...

Bugs – or the possibility thereof – are often one of the things that new growers worry about the most. But while many backyard growers may be seeing some damage from insects or disease by this point ...

Monsoon brings pests to vegetable gardens. Chemical sprays harm soil and insects. Organic methods support biodiversity and are safe. Use neem oil as a natural repellent. Companion planting confuses ...

Organic pesticides provide additional options for gardeners interested in pest control with a lighter footprint on our environment. With the growing number of products available these days, it is ...

Gardeners throughout the UK are being urged to plant one surprisingly potent flower that not only adds colour to borders but also serves as a natural, chemical-free pest deterrent. In a recent video ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! A delayed happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there in the Valley. Although the most popular gift is clothing, a power tool is always a great choice for ...