Organic Gardening Guru|Tips For Those Growing Their Own Food Organically
Apr
17
Filed Under (Agriculture) by admin
TrytoAnswer asked:
I live in the tropics and wanted to know how to protect my squash plants as well as other plants from insects such as grasshoppers, ants, and squash bugs (stink bugs).
I live in the tropics and wanted to know how to protect my squash plants as well as other plants from insects such as grasshoppers, ants, and squash bugs (stink bugs).
Any homemade/organic recipes would be great!
Jan
28
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
shortgilly asked:
Does anyone have a good recipe for a green all-natural pesticide that will kill and/or detract rollie pollies (pill bugs) and/or tomato grubs?
Does anyone have a good recipe for a green all-natural pesticide that will kill and/or detract rollie pollies (pill bugs) and/or tomato grubs?
I currently use a tea of onion, garlic, and chili pepper flakes, but that only seems to work on less durable bugs like aphids and ants.
It is important to me that my garden is financially sustainable, organic, and green, so please no commercial chemical suggestions.
I do have dogs so any recipes should also be pet-friendly (although I do typically restrict their access to the area).
Jan
16
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
Sunshine Swirl asked:
Typically I wouldn’t be worried, but I live in an apartment and due to the ants entering the homes, the complex started using stuff to destroy the ants’ hills/ homes. However, we still have infestations (which I’m not worried about since it is centered in my bathroom), but the ants are covered in the poison (when you kill them the smell is all over the thing you killed them with). Now, my vegetable pots (currently just sprouting) are covered with ants as well. We are doing all organic, and am freaking with the idea the ants are carrying this poison through the soil and it will get into the plants roots, and thus carried to what we will eat. Is there anyway to stop them now, before they completely ruin my first attempt at gardening? Thank you!
Typically I wouldn’t be worried, but I live in an apartment and due to the ants entering the homes, the complex started using stuff to destroy the ants’ hills/ homes. However, we still have infestations (which I’m not worried about since it is centered in my bathroom), but the ants are covered in the poison (when you kill them the smell is all over the thing you killed them with). Now, my vegetable pots (currently just sprouting) are covered with ants as well. We are doing all organic, and am freaking with the idea the ants are carrying this poison through the soil and it will get into the plants roots, and thus carried to what we will eat. Is there anyway to stop them now, before they completely ruin my first attempt at gardening? Thank you!
Jun
28
Filed Under (Other - Home Garden) by admin
Garth Brooks Fan asked:
If so, what do I do about them? They are relatively small (for ants) and I think they might be red and black. They are all over the place, and I don’t want to use any pesticides in my garden. I use organic miracle grow vegetable garden soil
If so, what do I do about them? They are relatively small (for ants) and I think they might be red and black. They are all over the place, and I don’t want to use any pesticides in my garden. I use organic miracle grow vegetable garden soil
Jun
06
Filed Under (Other - Home Garden) by admin
lovinglife634 asked:
how do i keep ants out? i want something all organic/ all natural…
how do i keep ants out? i want something all organic/ all natural…
Jan
02
Filed Under (Other - Home Garden) by admin
Tails asked:
ok i planted my seeds about three or for weeks ago and now my garden is being taken over with ants and i would like to know of something organic preferribly to mix into the dirt to get ride of them i thought possibly borax would work but i am planting more seeds and have heard that borax is harmful and wondered if it would get into the food being grow and that if it did that it could be to much to even eat the food but don’t know for sure please help thank you .
ok i planted my seeds about three or for weeks ago and now my garden is being taken over with ants and i would like to know of something organic preferribly to mix into the dirt to get ride of them i thought possibly borax would work but i am planting more seeds and have heard that borax is harmful and wondered if it would get into the food being grow and that if it did that it could be to much to even eat the food but don’t know for sure please help thank you .
May
24
bobby s asked:
I tried soaking my garden with algae based fertilizer that was also advertised to ward off pests but it didn’t work.
I tried soaking my garden with algae based fertilizer that was also advertised to ward off pests but it didn’t work.
May
23
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
Christine asked:
I am noticing bite marks out of my green beans, yellow neck squash and cucumber plants. I don’t notice any bugs other than ants. What kind of non-chemical pesticide/bug deterrent can I use?
I am noticing bite marks out of my green beans, yellow neck squash and cucumber plants. I don’t notice any bugs other than ants. What kind of non-chemical pesticide/bug deterrent can I use?
Oct
19
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
Sylvia J asked:
I’m looking for an organic solution to reduce the number of ant hills.
I’m looking for an organic solution to reduce the number of ant hills.
Jun
05
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
samekid480 asked:
I just recieved a huge truckload of wood chips from the city and I’m wondering if it is okay to use it as mulch in my organic garden. I was told that they may attract ants to my garden. Do ants eat your vegies? Are there any other reasons I shouldn’t use the wood chips in my garden? I have about 300 sq. ft. to cover, so I’m hoping the wood chips will work fine. Also I’m going to use wood chips to cover my back porch where the land is eroding from the cement. I would like to build up the soil about 6 inches and put the wood chips on top of that. Can I just throw down a bunch of organic materials and then throw down the wood chips?
I just recieved a huge truckload of wood chips from the city and I’m wondering if it is okay to use it as mulch in my organic garden. I was told that they may attract ants to my garden. Do ants eat your vegies? Are there any other reasons I shouldn’t use the wood chips in my garden? I have about 300 sq. ft. to cover, so I’m hoping the wood chips will work fine. Also I’m going to use wood chips to cover my back porch where the land is eroding from the cement. I would like to build up the soil about 6 inches and put the wood chips on top of that. Can I just throw down a bunch of organic materials and then throw down the wood chips?
Well I guess this is alot of questions, thanks for answering!
