What plants repel mosquitoes? 13 best plants to help!
What plants repel mosquitoes? Plants won’t keep mosquitoes out of your yard, but they can keep you from getting bitten. Find out which plants work and how!
Deer-resistant plant guide: edibles, ornamentals, and natives!
Select deer-resistant plants to create a deer-proof garden! Use our lists of edible, ornamental, and native plants that deer don’t like.
Dad’s trick: how to keep deer out of your garden or yard (with video!)
Tired of deer eating your plants? Spending money on fixes that don’t work? Here’s how to keep deer out of your garden cheaply and effectively!
How to prevent or stop voles from eating your plants
Trying to figure out how to prevent or stop voles from eating the plants in your garden? Read on to learn how! Our yard is a half acre edible organic landscape. We use no-till growing methods and top-dress our beds with wood chip mulch. These techniques are GREAT for: soil health, plant health, and providing…
How to control Japanese beetles organically
Japanese beetles are an invasive pest insect that can wreak havoc on your plants. Here’s how to control Japanese beetles organically!
Want to take a look inside a bald-faced hornet nest?
See a bald-faced hornet nest develop from start to finish AND see a nest dissection! Also find out more about how how these insects function.
What do ladybug larvae look like?
What do ladybug larvae look like? Or ladybug eggs? Find out to make sure you never accidentally kill these beneficial, predatory insects in your garden.
From the scientists: How to use catnip as a mosquito repellent
We talked to leading research scientists to find out how to best use catnip as a mosquito repellent. Here’s what they had to say…
5 ways to stop your cat from killing birds and other wildlife
We love cats AND we love wildlife. If you want to stop your cat from killing birds and other wildlife like we have, here are the top 5 things you can do today!
DIY: How to keep rodents off of your melons
Trying to figure out how to keep rodents off of your melons? Here’s a DIY approach that is 100% effective.
How to grow organic peaches in the southeast US – an interview with Clemson scientists
A detailed guide about how to grow organic peaches in the southeast with evidence-based solutions provided by two Clemson University peach scientists, Dr. Guido Schnabel and Dr. Juan Carlos Melgar.
Lacewings: how to ID and attract this amazing, beneficial insect
Lacewings are gorgeous, net-winged insects (Neuroptera) that can play an essential role as pollinators and pest control in your garden. In this article, you’ll find out how to create their ideal habitat and identify them at each stage of their lifecycle.
Praying mantis egg case identification — and all about praying mantises
Find out what praying mantis egg cases (oothecae) look like, how to ID native species, and more cool praying mantis facts!
How to safely kill mosquitoes in your yard
Want to safely get rid of mosquitoes in your yard using methods that don’t harm people, pets, or wildlife? Find out how!
Gulf fritillary butterfly: A message from Fred fritillary
We’d like to introduce you to Fred the Gulf fritillary butterfly. He’d like to tell you a little about himself and his friends…