All of our content that focuses on the identification and treatment of gardening pests and diseases
It’s been an epic battle this year trying to keep the deer out of our pumpkin patch. It seemed like every time we went out there, another couple pumpkins had been demolished. But enough was enough and we were forced to take action, so today …
Is your tomato crop being devastated by hordes of hornworms? You’re not alone! Every year we grow tomatoes on Thistle Downs Farm, and every year we end up in an epic battle with tomato hornworms. So here are a few tips and tricks to identify …
Are cucumber beetles destroying your squash and cucumber plants? You’re not alone. This year, the striped cucumber beetles are having their way with my cucurbits and I’ve had enough. Today I’m going to show you how to get rid of cucumber beetles once and for …
Are you having trouble with fruit flies in your kitchen, garbage, compost bin, or elsewhere in your home? I know it’s a problem for me from time to time, especially in my grow room. Well luckily, it’s SUPER easy to build an effective DIY fruit …
Nothing is more frustrating and disheartening than putting a ton of time and effort into your vegetable garden, just to have it ruined by pests or disease. Well, I can absolutely empathize because this very situation happened to me in the form of blossom end …
Growing a garden can be a lot of fun but it also comes with many challenges. Though dealing with rabbits, skunks, mites, and aphids can be a real headache, today we are going to talk about another garden invader; Anthracnose. Let’s talk about how to …