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.

After a warm winter, the wasps will undoubtedly be out in record numbers.

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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More Pest Patrol Blog Posts

Feral hogs are a threat to gardens, crops and wildlife.
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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Leave hollow stems for native bees.
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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It's important to know the allelopathic qualities of some garden plants, such as broccoli.
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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It is possible to keep lemon verbena over the winter.
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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Hydroponic gardening systems is a practical gift for any gardener.
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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The Persephone Period is a time of rest.
Stepping Into the Persephone Period

The days are short, and the weak rays of the sun barely warm the skeleton...

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Meet Amy Grisak

Amy is a freelance author and photographer in Great Falls, MT who specializes in gardening, foods, and sustainable agriculture. She provides information on every kind…

Amy's Videos

Treating Fruit Trees for Fire Blight
Treating Fruit Trees for Fire Blight
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Trimming Hops When Overgrown And Unkempt
Trimming Hops When Overgrown And Unkempt
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