Have you ever started a bunch of seeds, been excited to see them grow, and then been heartbroken when they’ve died off for no apparent reason? They might have suffered from damping off disease. Read on to learn what causes this, how to treat it, and prevent it from obliterating your crops in the future....

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Everyone loves a glorious hot summer day. After all, this type of weather is what we Northern gardeners in the wait for most of the year. Unfortunately, these sudden heat waves aren’t the best weather for many tasty crops. In fact, it can often cause plant bolting, which is downright disappointing for any gardener. Lots...

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We’ve been poisoning and pulling up these cheerful, summer flowers for decades. But it’s time to reconsider. For instance, did you know that there are many different dandelion uses? Give them a home in your lawn or garden, and they’ll pay you back in spades! Dandelions are edible, healing, multi-purpose plants. In fact, they’ve been...

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If you live in an urban setting, you’ll likely have to contend with pigeons invading your garden space. These downtown denizens just love to visit balcony and patio gardens. Sadly, as pretty as they are, they can wreak havoc on tender plants. Read on to learn how to get rid of pigeons without hurting them...

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Gardening is great, but every gardener out there will eventually have to deal with insect pest problems. In fact, aphids are pretty much inevitable, either in the garden or on house plants. If you’re dealing with these pests and need to know how to get rid of aphids, read on!   How to Get Rid...

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I love growing brassicas. In fact, in our garden, broccoli, kale, cabbages, and arugula reign supreme. That’s partially because we live in a colder, northern climate and brassicas tend to be more cold hardy than melons, cucumbers, and tomatoes. If you love them too, you can protect your brassicas by planting a “trap crop” like...

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If, like me, you’ve ever grown your own vegetables, herbs, or flowers, you’ll know the challenge of dealing with powdery mildew. This common disease, which affects many plants, will slow growth and prevent fruiting or flowering if left untreated. Luckily, this affliction is also easily treatable with a few simple remedes. Read on to learn...

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Mosquitoes are pesky insects that are attracted to humans and animals from over 75 feet away. Keeping them away is very important, but you may need much more than an over-the-counter mosquito repellent to do the job. An effective mosquito killer will help to keep you, your family, and pets safe. Let’s look at some...

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While every gardener has to deal with garden pests sometimes, no one wants to watch an infestation tear apart their plants. One problem is that many commercial pesticides contain harmful toxins that can actually make the problem worse. They kill off all bugs, including beneficial insects that help your plants. Rather than reaching for these...

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Spider mites may be small pests, but they’re insidious. Once they infest your houseplants, they can quickly take over within a week. Let’s look at what plants are more likely to face this problem and how to protect each of them. First, we’ll show you how to spot the tiny critters so you know immediately...

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