Do you know why the vegetable band sounded a little off at the concert the other night? They were missing a beet. On any given summer evening, you can usually find me in one of two places. I’m either ...

There are nearly 1 million known insect species on Earth, and just 2% of these insects are harmful to plants, animals or humans. Managing insects in the vegetable garden and home landscape requires an ...

Moreover, says Tony King, pest control expert at The Pied Piper Pest Control, "Getting rid of pests in a vegetable garden is so difficult because you are dealing with an open system that is in ...

July and August in the vegetable garden typically bring bountiful harvests of colorful vegetables. These are also the months when insect pests can really make their presence known, with plant and ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, ...

In the previous edition of “Farm and Garden Notes”, I discussed vegetable choices and planting dates for establishing fall vegetable gardens. I failed to give adequate attention to the topic of pest ...

A healthy garden attracts more than pollinators. It can bring California quail, too. Discover how these social birds help ...

“The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook: Identify and Solve Common Pest Problems on Edible Plants – All Natural Solutions!” by Susan Mulvihill ($26.99, Cool Springs Press): A Master Gardener and the ...

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.

I certainly hope each one of you is experiencing our wonderful spring weather. Mostly sunny days with moderate temperatures makes for pleasant outdoor gardening activities. It’s time to take advantage ...