Pest Patrol

How to deal with tomato troubles

Tomatoes are probably the most popular vegetable - yes, I know they are technically a fruit - in the garden. But they are not without pest and disease issues. Today we’ll discuss how to resolve some of these tomato issues. Types of Tomatoes The notorious tomato hornworms Tomato hornworms are probably the most notorious tomato ...

Handling Diseases and Pest Pressure on Brassicas

Is it worth growing a particular vegetable when you’re constantly battling pests? I’m huge fan of brassicas such cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower, but they can have pest issues. But there are ways to get around them. Here are a few tips on handling diseases and pest pressure on brassicas. Pest pressure on brassicas Cabbage worms ...

Using Bt to battle caterpillars

Something is eating my Swiss chard. I can’t quite put my finger on what it might be. But, I suspect one of the multitude of caterpillars that are prevalent this time of the season. My go-to remedy for most pest issues in the garden is diatomaceous earth. However, since we are watering more frequently due ...