Have you ever noticed both aphids and ants together in your garden? This happened to me recently when I observed ants crawling all over an aphid-infested okra plant. I had more than enough okra,...

There are some 4,700 aphid species spread across the world, and they’re known for infesting a wide range of plants—vegetables, trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowers. Many are even named after the...

Over the years, I’ve grown plants in raised beds, in-ground beds, and containers. No matter where I’m growing my plants, I’m always interested in cultivating healthy soil. But if you’ve...

Have you ever seen aphids in your garden and wondered where they came from and how they got there? Have you seen reports of various invasive species–from hammerhead worms to Asian gypsy moths to...

If you like to garden, you’ve probably thought a bit about composting. Maybe you even have a compost bin or two on your property. What’s nice about composting is the ability to transform...

Recently, I decided to make a salad using kale grown in my garden. After harvesting the leaves, I filled a bowl with water, soaked the leaves to wash off any dirt or grime, and put them on the...