Our farm enjoys an eclectic mix of neighbors. A handful of ladies wearing red with black polka-dots; nosy busybodies buzzing around, burly enough that our farmers would sometimes stay out of our greenhouses for fear of their stings; chirpy visitors, some of them laying pretty blue eggs in our leaves-turned-nest; fairy-like creatures with golden eyes; [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Beneficial Insects’
14 Aug
Pesky Potions: Getting Rid of Pests the Natural Way
I recently wrote about the voluminous use of pesticides in plants and flowers. We also loathe pests and insects. Through the years, we have learned a few tricks to get rid of pests the natural way. Healthy plants and healthy soil: One of the easiest ways to control pests in the farm is to prevent [...]
