Spraying Aphids Links

The Root of it All: Insect control in the garden

Last year we had a problem with aphids on most of the cole crops, and also on the purple basil in our garden. How can we be proactive before this summer and be prepared to control the aphids before they become a problem? Would the aphids overwinter in the soil? We only use organic methods. — Kandy, Racine.

Organic gardening calendar for May

Organic calendar for May Week 1 April 29-May 5 Problems with thrips on roses? Apply Green Li

May 5: Plant dahlia tubers and hanging baskets; control slugs and snails

With all the rain and cold days we have been having it is best to wait at least another week before all the bedding and tender plants can go out, although it is still safest to wait until the end of May in more rural areas.

Weekend Plantings: 'Amarcrinum Bulb'

Have you heard of the Amarcrinum bulb? Also known as crinodonna and hardy amaryllis, Amarcrinum is a hybrid that's a cross between two South African bulbs: Amaryllis belladonna and Crinum moorei.

Gardening Jobs of the Week, August 20, 2011

This is the time to start collecting seeds from those plants that you would like to try and grow next year. With plants such as poppies, aquilegia and lupins it is worth collecting the drying seed heads and storing them in brown paper bags hanging in a dry air place until the seed falls from the pods naturally. These can be cleaned and stored in paper envelopes in a cool dry place ready to sow ...