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Garlic and Chile Insecticidal Soap Spray

susan belsinger, contributor | October 9th, 2009

I have been making this spray for more than 20 years--I don't remember where the idea came from--perhaps an old issue of Organic Gardening or Mother Earth News. I do know that the recipe works. It is...

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Video: Controlling Apple Maggots

Vegetable Gardener, editor | August 5th, 2009

If you you live east of the Rockies and grow apple trees, you've probably been "bugged" by apple maggots, or railroad worms. Luckily, apple maggots are easy to control without spraying. Here's how to create a simple pesticide-free trap for just a few dollars.

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Control Colorado Potato Beetle with a Mix of Strategies

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | June 1st, 2009

The Colorado potato beetle has become resistant to a number of commercial pesticides. Fortunately, there are physical, horticultural, and biological controls to choose from. Most likely, a mix of strategies will be most effective.

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Bacillus thuringiensis: A Natural and Safe Microbial Pesticide

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | May 25th, 2009

In addition to being a convenient way to control pests, Bt is also a good way to maintain the natural equilibrium of the ecosystem in your garden.

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Protect Your Garden from Woodchucks

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | April 24th, 2009

Woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, are common suburban mammals that can chomp your plants to shreds. In this article, a wildlife biologist describes the habits of the beast and reviews the options for keeping your garden safe.

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Keeping Rabbits Out of the Kitchen Garden

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | April 10th, 20092 comments

Rabbits, be they jackrabbits or cottontails, can devastate your vegetable garden. Here's how to keep rabbits out of your vegetable garden without doing them harm.

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Controlling Aphids in Your Garden

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | March 19th, 20093 comments

Aphids are those little pear-shaped gals that congregate around the undersides of leaves or the terminal buds on your rose bushes. You won’t be bothered by them in numbers of two or three, but when the situation resembles a Rolling Stones concert – that’s when you’ll sit up and take notice.

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All About Pickling Cucumbers

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | March 13th, 20092 comments

Compact varieties grow fast in almost any amount of space, in this article you'll learn how to select, plant, water, and use this versatile vegetable without pickling them. You'll also find out how to protect your crop against the cucumber beetle.

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Controlling Cucumber Beetles

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | March 11th, 2009

Adult cucumber beetles and their larval form, the corn rootworm, can wreak havoc with corn, squash, sweet potatoes, and the leaves of legumes. Fortunately for the gardener, there are several "least toxic" methods for controlling these voracious garden pests.

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Oh, Deer

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | February 22nd, 20093 comments

Is there any way to prevent crop razing? Topics discussed in this article include dogs, repellents, behavior modification, and fences.

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Tales of Silver Trails: Managing Slugs and Snails

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | January 30th, 2009

Before resorting to chemical treatment, try one of the many less toxic ways to control these voracious pests.

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A Least Toxic Approach to Pesticides

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | January 26th, 2009

Nobody likes garden pests. Here are some tips for managing them without endangering yourself and your surroundings.

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Aphids Ain't All Bad

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 7th, 2008

It’s hard to think kindly of aphids, those pesky green bugs that suck the life juices from plants, but we probably should. Aphids are the base of many food chains in the garden, playing an important role like that of small rodents in grassland ecosystems.

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Is Your Squash Bored to Death?

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 7th, 20082 comments

If your squash plants are wilting, it may be because of squash vine borers. Here are some basic steps to figure out what’s wrong, and then to decide on a logical pest-control strategy.

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A Few Good Bugs to Fight Tomato Pests

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 6th, 2008

With regular observation, good gardeners catch potential problems before they become severe. By hand-picking, squashing, or pruning off insects pests, they're not likely to multiply beyond control. Helping beneficial insects flourish is extremely important as well.

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