Cabbage worms can destroy your broccoli, kale, and cauliflower crops. Some effective prevention methods include using netting, spraying a natural insecticide, or using diatomaceous earth. Make sure to ...

Are plants disappearing from your garden? Are there holes in the leaves? Are your plants sticky? You may have a pest problem in your garden, and pests can really plague a garden and prevent you from ...

CORVALLIS — Freshly planted and carefully tended, vegetable gardens can quickly become a magnet for trouble. Problems seem to spring up overnight. Weeds, for instance, can overtake a garden in days.

Holes in kale leaves usually come from pests, diseases, or environmental stress, so identifying the cause is key. Common pests like cabbage worms, flea beetles, and slugs are often to blame for the ...

Do you know why ants never get sick? They have anty bodies. Ants are annoying if they get into the house or make their anthills in places we’d rather they wouldn’t, but they don’t cause many problems ...

Plants in the cabbage family are among the most favorite crops to grow in a typical vegetable garden. They are often referred to as cole crops. The most popular include cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, ...

Natural pesticides are a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic chemicals. There are several proven natural pesticides to choose from. Natural pesticides work best with other ...

Companion planting with herbs and flowers like rosemary, basil, and marigolds naturally repels common pests while boosting plant health and yield. These plants confuse or deter bugs through strong ...