There are certain things that are inevitable when you live in a rural environment. One is occasional power failures (if you rely on the grid). Another is having mice in your home. They're a persistent ...
Rodent-Free Garden: How to Get Rid of Rodents Eating Your Root Crops
I was so excited to harvest my potatoes this year - until, that is, I pulled the first massive tuber out of the ground. That potato, a gorgeous Red Pontiac, must have weighed three pounds. Its heft ...
11 Broccoli Plant Problems That Can Ruin Your Harvest
Broccoli is a delicious, easy-to-grow favorite. Except when it isn’t easy to grow at all. Like radishes, cucumbers, and cabbages, broccoli is one of those vegetables that’s usually easy to succeed ...
How To Get Rid of Silverfish
Have you ever opened the pantry to find a silvery mass of scaly creatures? It’s a shocking sight. Silverfish look out of place on land, but these insects make themselves at home in dark, humid ...
17 Corn Plant Growing Problems and How To Fix Them
Anyone who has planted corn before has undoubtedly experienced one of the many problems growing corn that can pop up. Although these plants are quite hardy, they can also be finicky. Under- or ...
What Are Gypsy Moth Caterpillars & How Do You Get Rid of This Pest?
This year, gypsy moth caterpillars have been a major problem where I live. Much of the local economy around here focus on maple syrup production, and since gypsy moth caterpillars are so ...
15 Common Cannabis Pests That Can Destroy Your Crop
There are few experiences as devastating as cultivating an amazing cannabis crop only to have it destroyed by voracious insects and animals. You might be surprised to discover just how many different ...
10 Houseplant Pests and How to Stop Them From Killing Your Plants
Most people think that pests only infest outdoor plants, but that assumption is wrong. Many houseplant pests exist and they will probably find your plants at some point. It's easiest to manage an ...
13 Eggplant Pests and Diseases That Can Destroy Your Harvest
Eggplants belong to the nightshade family, along with tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes. Like their plant cousins, they can be prolific and extremely tasty. But, like other nightshades, eggplants are ...