Diatomaceous Earth in the Garden
Karen Diatomaceous earth is a a naturally occurring substance formed from fossilized diatoms, a single celled organism with an outer coating containing silica, the primary ingredient in glass. It has numerous…
Book Review: Bugs!
From the What on Earth? Explorer series comes this fascinating book on bugs that is sure to capture the attention of any bug lover. It is set up as a…
Chitinase for the Garden
Have you heard of chitinase? It is a naturally occurring substance that has potential for preventing or reversing disease in plants. You may be using chitinase right now to fight…
Eight Interesting Facts about Aphids and Suggestions for Control
Does your heart sink when you see a favorite plant covered with tiny insects exuding a sticky gop, perhaps accompanied by a black dust? You can see that the insects…
Plant Profile: Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea)
The Pitcher plant is a great favorite for bog gardens and is sure to pique the interest of every garden visitor. Insects are attracted to the funnel shaped leaves that…