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Gardening Tip of the Day
Regular black pepper found in almost every kitchen spice cabinet can be very useful in gardens as a pest repellent. Black pepper contains piperine, the substance that imparts the heat to pepper. The Journal … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
The larvae of the white cabbage butterfly is the actual pest that feeds on the cabbage leaves. When one sees the butterflies, it is time to take action to protect, cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Carrots are an easy vegetable to grow. Here are some tips to growing carrots successfully.
There are many varieties of carrots to choose from including short to long, thin to stubby. Various colors are … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Toads love slugs. Attract and keep toads in the garden and there will be many less insect pests, and especially less slugs.
According to The U.S. Department of Agriculture, one adult toad can eat … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Flea beetles are an early season pest that can be easily controlled without poisons.
Flea beetles chew tiny holes in the leaves of plants. When they attack seedlings they can destroy the plants before … Continue Reading