Organic Pest Control for Flea Beetles
July 10th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Flea beetles are small, black little pests that infest your beautiful garden. These tiny insects jump like fleas when disturbed, [&hellip
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Eating Garden Snails
September 9th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
The garden snail. A formidable pest and one that has tormented gardeners for generations. I have experimented with many methods to control or in some cases eradicate these pesky critters, but whatever I try they still feast on my produce before I do. It is infuriating, but being angry at snails does not seem to work. So instead I have turned the problem on it’s head and embraced the garden snail with open arms and an empty stomach. From now on if I catch a snail eating my lettuce, I eat the snail. Simple, sustainable, effective and delicious!
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