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.

The cucumber beetle is a problem for many people throughout the summer.

This Week's Blog

How to Handle the Cucumber Beetle

I never used to like cucumbers for some reason, but after having to grow multiple varieties to review for articles,...

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Heavy snow is a terrific insulator for overwintering insects.
Where do garden pests spend the winter?

Snow and cold, or at least colder, temperatures are the norm for most of the...

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It's important to learn how to train your puppy not to dig where you don't want it.
How to Train Your Pup from Digging in the Garden

The good news is we have a new puppy. The bad news is he’s a...

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Pest deterrents such as mesh bags work on some things, but not deer
What Pest Deterrents Worked and What Didn’t

A month or so ago I talked about using the mesh bag on my apples...

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Many times there are obvious clues to pumpkin problems.
Keep an Eye Open for Pumpkin Problems

Pumpkin season is just around the corner, but even our spooky favorite is susceptible to...

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Issues on grape plants
Watch for These Grape Problems in Your Home Garden

Growing up in Ohio grapevines were everywhere. They grew wild —  were some of our...

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Mesh bags are useful to protect plants from pests.
Use Mesh Bags to Keep Pests Away

No matter what chemicals are available, sometimes the best pest protection is a barrier. It...

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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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