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As a gardener, you've likely experienced the frustration of seeing aphids feasting your favorite plants. These tiny, soft-bodied insects...

Whiteflies can be a huge pain for gardeners, but there are a ton of options for how to get rid of whiteflies naturally.

Curious how to attract beneficial insects? If you're an organic gardener, this is so important because they'll help to maintain balance.

Got a case of ants in your garden soil? Before reaching for the insecticides, let's learn about the role these important critters play!

Not only are they harmless to humans and pets, but black soldier fly larvae also play an important role in composting and soil-building.

Let's take a closer look at these funny little isopods and delve into whether woodlice are good for the garden or not.

Wondering how to deal with fungus gnats? We've got suggestions and tricks on how to get rid of these annoying little critters.

I know you're frustrated with the garden damage from these critters and wondering "how do I deal with ground squirrels in the garden?"

If you're looking for how to deal with rabbits in the garden, you've come to the right place. We've got rabbit-repelling tips and advice.

Wondering how to deal with garden or greenhouse thrips? We'll talk about what thrips are, what they do, and...

Wondering how to get rid of mosquitoes in the garden? We know how annoying these little pests can be, and we've got tips and tricks to help!

Considering growing alfalfa as a cover crop? Here's what you should know: growing the next layer of new nitrogen...

Take companion planting guides with a grain of salt, because truly the bro-science runs rampant within this topic.

Each of these common citrus types was a cross made by pairing two or more original landrace citrus varieties to create hybrids

You may have heard the term "chill hours" in the context of fruit trees and also nut trees - but what even are chill hours?

Cowpeas (aka black-eyed peas) are known for their tolerance of sandy soils and low rainfall. Keep reading to learn all about them!

If you've got an organic pepper from the grocery store and are wondering whether you can plant the seeds...

Curing converts some of the starches into sugars, which is where the "sweet" part comes in. Let's talk about how to cure sweet potatoes.

We'll talk about how to get your slips started, rooted, and growing. Let's jump right into how to grow sweet potato slips!

Curious about growing garlic in Arizona? Garlic grows well in AZ, and we're going to look at exactly how to grow it here.

Let's talk about how to prune a fruit tree the right way, and make sure you feel confident doing it. There are a few simple guidelines you..

Air layering is an easy propagation technique which works well on many trees, shrubs, and woody canes.

Can you grow apricot from a root sucker? If so, what will it produce - will the fruit be the same fruit as the parent tree?

When your zucchini and summer squash tips turn brown and leathery before they're ripe, you may wonder what causes zucchini blossom end rot

sometimes butternut squash will break off of the vine, and you'll be left wondering whether green butternut squash is edible when unripe...

If you've grown your own vegetables and ended up with more than you can eat at once, curing & storage become important to understand.

Ever wonder if it's possible to grow chickpeas in your garden? It absolutely is, and they'll improve your soil to boot!

Did you know that the leaves of the strawberry plant are even more nutrient, rich and beneficial than the berries? That's right!

Curious what plants you can propagate cuttings from in water? We're listing out every plant that'll grow roots in water.

In this guide on how to cure garlic for storage, we'll walk through how to tranform your hard-grown garlic into year-round flavor

It all comes down to the magical process of curing. We'll look at how to cure butternut squash for ultimate storage-readiness.

If you're growing just a few stalks, you might find the need to hand-pollinate your corn because the lack of volume could hinder pollination

not all leeks have the white stem that we desire. In this article, we will explore how to get white stems on leeks organically

This is your guide to growing potatoes in the desert. If you're an avid desert gardener, you may be wondering if it's even possible...