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.

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The Complex Relationship of Aphids, Ants, and Ladybugs

When considering pests, we need to take a broader perspective. In this case, I noticed aphids on my catnip plant,...

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Slugs are slow moving garden destroyers.
Staying on Top of Slugs

One of the most frustrating garden pests is slugs. They often feed upon plants at...

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Use duct tape and a paper roll to capture pill bugs.
What to do When Pill Bugs Eat Your Plants

Called pill bugs or roly-poly bugs, these tiny armored terrestrial crustaceans are typically innocuous in...

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Black mulch increases the temperature and suppresses weeds.
Learn the Magic of Sheet Mulches

Plastic sheet mulches seem like magic. Not only can they suppress weeds and help retain...

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Silverleaf whitefly photo by USDA/Scott Bauer
Watch Out for Silverleaf Whiteflies

Many of us deal with whiteflies on indoor plants, but some varieties of these pests,...

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Troubleshooting seedling issues
Why are my seedlings failing?

My poor seedlings need sunlight! Last week, we enjoyed temperatures in the 70s and plenty...

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Common buckthorn ranks among bad berries because nothing much eats them.
Avoid These Bad Berries in Your Yard and Garden

Growing berries in the garden is a deliciously fruitful endeavor as long as you’re raising...

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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…

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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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