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New friend? Mantis
Is this guy looking for the hornworms too??
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Protecting seeds from being eaten by insects right after planting
I live in Costa Rica and have no experience farming. But that's about to change as I'll be planting some corn very soon. The locals tell me I need to put something around the seeds to keep insects from eating them in the beginning. Those like myself who favor natural methods, recommend lime, the others, chemicals. Any…
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What is this? What are on this?
This is on my tomato plant! What is it? What are all these white things on it? What should I do about all of this? Is it good or bad?
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observed side benefit of garlic
I've never started something new, just responded to others' posts so I hope this is all right. My garlic powder had hardened so my husband put it in our Blentec with a bit of water and turned it into a paste. I emptied and washed the blender , then set it back on its base after it dried. Maybe 2 dozen flies have been…
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Pickleworms and Squash Any Suggestions
My zucchini was growing so well and then what I think are pickleworms have bored into the stems. I bought seeds that are supposed to be resistant to vine borers and they seem to be. When one bores into the main stem the plant just keeps on growing as if nothing has happened BUT now my leaves are wilting and I find what…
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Tomato blight
How would I know if I have tomato blight? What are ways to prevent it or get rid of it?
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Corn Smut
Who here has heard of it and who has tried it? https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-tmus-us-revc&sxsrf=ALeKk01GJiMzXI_Te2tckn5YVTrIf8K4mQ:1597091754535&q=corn+smut&spell=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjPhM-1vpHrAhWVBc0KHQbaB9gQBSgAegQIChAC&biw=412&bih=743&dpr=3.5
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House Centepede
Found this on my siding last night. First time i have ever seen one. So question, it seems like it is a beneficial insect but technically not a native species. Should i leave it alone or kill it. Any thoughts? It does not seem to be a danger to humans or pets. Thank you for any input
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What are eating my young bean plants?
As yet I have been unable to successfully grow a decent bean crop. As soon as they poke their precious heads through the soil and unfurl the first leaves, someone comes along and eats them! Doesn't matter what I do, cover with light mulch, uncover, cover with a protective shield a timber frame with hard plastic, even small…
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what is this bug and how do I stop it from damaging canteloupe
I've seen these guys in and around the garden but for some reason I though they were "good" guys lol. They may be but I need to find a way to protect my fruit/veges from the damage you see below. Super frustrating. I've planted Fairytale pumpkins and there are also still some melons on the vine and it's still producing.…
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Weed control with black plastic
On my! The weeds and grasses got totally out of control last year because of all the rainfall. This year is a nightmare trying to control in natural ways. I hear talk about using silage tarps for weed control. I understand the method but I have a couple of questions regarding these tarps. #1 Where does a person get hold of…
