Pest Patrol with Amy Grisak
Amy Grisak is a freelance author and photographer in Great Falls, MT who specializes in gardening, foods, and sustainable agriculture. She provides information on every kind of gardening pest from earwigs to elk.
This Week's Blog
Looking into the Crystal Ball for a Pest Report
As the growing season creeps closer to us, it’s time to look into the crystal ball to figure out what...
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This Little Piggy is a Problem: Dealing with Feral Hogs
Once again, feral hogs are in the news as their territory expands beyond the southern...
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Hollow Stems for Native Bees: Leave the Garden a Little Messy
Last week we had a warm day — without wind — and it felt like...
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How to Know the Allelopathic Plants in Your Garden
When I was twelve years old, I situated my first garden near a black walnut...
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Tips to Keep Lemon Verbena Over the Winter
I’m not always the most organized person in the fall, but this year I managed...
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Seven Practical Gifts for Gardeners
We’re ten days away from Christmas Eve. It’s time to start shopping if you haven’t...
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Stepping Into the Persephone Period
The days are short, and the weak rays of the sun barely warm the skeleton...
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