Pests

Aphids, those tiny, sap-sucking insects, are one of the most common pests gardeners encounter. Understanding these pests and employing organic control methods can help maintain a healthy garden ecosystem without resorting to harmful chemicals.

Prevention is the foundation of organic pest and disease control. By implementing proactive measures, you can reduce the risk of infestations and keep your plants healthy. 

The best method of pest and disease management is always prevention. Make sure your soil is healthy, that conditions are suitable for the crop you are sowing and that it is the correct time of year. Crop rotation is also important, many pests and diseases are plant family specific. By rotating crops between sites these pests tend to decline in...

The carrot root fly (Psila rosae) is responsible for much grief amongst home gardeners and commercial growers alike.

Cover & Protect With Netting Birds, rabbits and insects are unfortunately very efficient pests and will polish off a crop of strawberries or cabbages before you can blink.  Netting is the answer - but the trick is to get the right netting for the job. It is important to consider the size of the net mesh and the strength. You...

Why are there holes in my Rocket? These tiny (and unsightly) holes that have appeared (often suddenly) in the leaves of young Brassica plants are the distinctive damage of the rarely seen Flea Beetle and can be very off-putting to the beginner gardener. WHAT ARE FLEA BEETLES The term Flea Beetle is used to describe a number of different species...