Since the natural organic approach works so well, why do so many people still recommend and use toxic chemical pesticides and salt fertilizers? I’ve written about “organiphobia” in the past, but there ...

Soil tests are available through the Spokane Conservation District for $30. Go to https://bit.ly/2ZieQGt for details on how to take the samples and submit them To review the list of products, ...

Learn how certain flies, wasps, spiders, and other beneficial garden insects can keep garden pest populations in check and strengthen your backyard ecosystem. Our gardens are home to many natural ...

From droughts to flooding and heat waves, the weather has been tough all across the country recently. Did you know that pests can significantly reduce your garden yield? According to the Connecticut ...

The word “organic” can mean a lot of different things depending upon who you ask. For many it might simply be defined as food that is produced naturally or without using pesticides. The United States ...

This post walks you through some of the best plants for natural dyes and planning and preparing your garden, with tips for growing and harvesting four gorgeous dye garden plants. Did you know that you ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Biological control is the management of pests and their damage by the beneficial action of parasites (parasitoids), pathogens, and predators. These beneficial organisms, collectively, are named ...