The organization Practical Farmers of Iowa is helping urban crop growers use beneficial insects to control pests, boost soil ...

Despite the problems the cold can cause for farmers, gardeners, and homeowners, a cold winter can be a welcome event from a pest management perspective.

Well, it was a cold winter, but spring is here! And with spring is the April start of the OSU Mahoning County Extension Office’s Plant and Pest Clinic. The clinic is gardening advice for all — right ...

Nasturtiums can also be used to suppress weeds and control pests on melon vines, but that’s not the only reason to try out ...

Cleary explained: “Pests are an unavoidable part of gardening, but there are plenty of ways to protect your plants, and your ...

It was what Philip Frank calls “the farming rat race” that spurred him and his business partner, Lowell King, both from Loma, ...

Many delicious vegetable crops can be grown in raised beds, but some are better suited than others. Consider the overall size ...

Sucking insects infesting papaya leaves How do I get rid of the white spots on my plant? Chia Teck Wah. The white masses ...

She never expected to find herself eavesdropping on beetle grubs living in the soil, much less to be planning a project she now calls Underground Twitter. Görres, an ecologist at Hochschule Geisenheim ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various ...

“This soil enrichment provides an extra boost of essential nutrients to help my plants get an extra strong and pest-resistant start,” she adds, noting that it’s better to be proactive than ...

WARNING: It’s too early to plant your garden. You are still in planning mode. Recently, when I did the garden talk in Bellville, I made it clear that it is still very early to start turning the soil ...