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Introduction
Insects in your garden can be great! By creating a thriving community of beneficial insects, your garden can remain pest and disease free with no chemicals necessary!
There are so many beneficial insects, and many of them can be purchased online, shipped right to your door!
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How to build a raised vegetable bed; video and instructions
by dig the dirt editor on January 07, 2010
Building a raised vegetable bed for your garden... read more
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My November 29, 2009 Garden
by Lily on November 30, 2009
This morning was absolutely gorgeous...the warm... read more
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Critter Control
by FUNEFARM on November 04, 2009
I live in MN. the deer,raccoons,and rabbits are... read more
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Interrupting Lunch
by chief cultivator on October 02, 2009
I recently came across this praying mantis enjo... read more
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Good Bug. Bad Bug
by chief cultivator on June 24, 2009
Predatory wasps attacking caterpillars, battali... read more
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Preparing for Royalty
by chief cultivator on April 23, 2009
Unlike other royalty, Monarchs arrive in the sp... read more
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Butterflies Welcome
by dig the dirt editor on April 04, 2013
It’s always nice to have a few plants in ... read more
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by dig the dirt editor on March 22, 2013
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Wildlife Friendly Landscapes
by CallunaGarden on July 01, 2012
Gardening for wildlife means you’ll see b... read more
Beneficial Insects Q&A
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Is there a safe, nontoxic way to control slugs and snails?by dig the dirt editor | (6 answers)Answer this
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When I bring my herbs indoors for the winter, they are infested by pests.by dig the dirt editor | (1 answer)Answer this
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