Growing Tips, Natural Remedies, Pest Control

Keeping Cats Out of Your Garden

  It’s no secret that I am not a huge fan of cats.  It’s not that I don’t think they are cute and cuddly, it’s just that I HATE them using my veggie garden as their own personal toilet. I have tried various methods to keep the cats away (orange peels, cayenne pepper, etc., etc.) … Read More Keeping Cats Out of Your Garden

Growing Green, Natural Remedies

Homemade Insecticidal Soap Spray

Insecticidal Soap as an Alternative to Chemical Insecticide I was recently asked what insecticidal soap recipe I use on my plants, since I don’t like using chemicals.  This is a recipe that I got from talking to my local County Extension office, mixed with information I got off the internet a long time ago and… Read More Homemade Insecticidal Soap Spray

Garden Bounty, Natural Remedies

The Battle for the Garden

If you garden, and especially if you have an organic garden, do not be disappointed when you encounter pest problems. Or at least try not to be.  Those bugs, gophers, rabbits, etc. all love your garden too, because it is chemical free.  And they suck, sometimes literally :).  You will encounter pest problems, there is… Read More The Battle for the Garden

Natural Remedies

Controlling Pesky Pests

Duct Tape is Great For Organic Pest Control in the Garden Did you know that often just laying out a strip of duct tape – sticky side up will catch the bugs that are bugging you?  Cheap, easy fix for roly-poly bugs (pill bugs) around your favorite garden plants.  Generally speaking, pill bugs aren’t garden… Read More Controlling Pesky Pests