Category Archives: green gardening

Aphids on Pumpkin Plants - Organic Control

By Ellen Wells | Published: June 24, 2009

Q. I have some pumpkin plants that are a few weeks old. They had become infested with aphids so I sprayed them with a home remedy that I found online, ( 1 part veg oil 3 parts water and a few drops mild dish soap.) Well the aphids are now gone but the plant I [...]

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Dealing with Maggots on Veggies

By Ellen Wells | Published: May 12, 2009

Q. We can’t use the good stuff any more. What do I use to kill Maggot worms in my onions? I try different place every year but those come back. I lose a few onions every year. What natural products can I use for killing them? My carrots are full of holes, too. My friend [...]

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Establishing a Community Kitchen Garden

By Ellen Wells | Published: May 7, 2009

Q. My employer, a large health system, is committed to building a healthy community as well as going green. We are interested in putting an organic kitchen garden in a visible location and donating to local food bank. Can you recommend any good information regarding how to plan and do this successfully and resources needed, [...]

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Earwigs in the Veggie Garden

By Ellen Wells | Published: May 1, 2009

Q. I’m having a problem with earwigs. They seem to love my garden vegetables, but don’t leave much for me. I garden organically, so I don’t want to use any pesticides. Is there anything I can do to get rid of the little buggers?
-San Jose, California
A. I found what I hope is good information in [...]

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Moles in my lawn!

By Ellen Wells | Published: April 27, 2009

Cute in cartoons or children’s books, not so much in your lawn. Here’s a suggestion:
Q. We have moles. I was told to kill the grubs and the moles would leave. Will grub control effect the worms and birds?
-Gibson City, Illinois
A. This past winter created a huge mole problem here in Massachusetts. The moles may be [...]

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Earth Day in the Garden

By Ellen Wells | Published: April 22, 2009

Happy Earth Day, everyone. I thought today would be an excellent opportunity to talk about tips for being green/greener in the garden. Here are just a few I’ve thought of to get the conversation started.

Put the right plant in the right place. A plant that requires lots of water and nutrients isn’t the best in [...]

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