Japanese beetles have taken over Canadian gardens by storm. They come in mass numbers, damage a wide range of plants from flowers to vegetables and they are relentless. Check out this article to learn how you can slow these pests down and save your plants! What are Japanese Beetles? According to the Government of Canada, […]
When growing a garden, the fight against pests starts with beneficial insects and animals. Rather than trying to fight nature alone, call for help! Before we get into it; the most important thing you need to know before inviting these friends into your garden is: do not use pesticides, insecticides or herbicides of any kind. […]
What is the zucchini plants biggest nemesis? The squash vine borer. These insects are the biggest pest to zucchini and can take your plant from being completely healthy to fully dead overnight. What are Squash Vine Borers? Squash vine borers are an orange and black moth with black dots on their back. They differ from […]
Cucumber beetles are the nemesis of many gardeners. These flying beetles come in masses, take over cucumber plants, and without proper management, they’ll stop you from getting any harvests at all! What are Cucumber Beetles? There are two different types of cucumber beetles; the spotted cucumber beetle and the striped cucumber beetle. Here in Canada […]
Cabbage moths are one of the most common insects you’ll see in your backyard. Even without a garden, these moths will likely be found in every backyard, fluttering around looking for their favourite plants (brassica, hence the name cabbage moth!) What are cabbage moths and cabbage worms? Cabbage moths are a small, white day-time flying […]
Leaf miners are a super common pest found in the spring garden. They love the tender leafy greens and can cause a lot of damage if they are left unmanaged. But don’t worry, once you know more about them, they are a super easy garden pest to manage! What are Leaf Miners? Leaf miners are […]
The best way to combat pests in your vegetable garden is by being able to identify them. We’ve compiled the top 11 common pests that you’ll find in the garden, along with a photo of the insect and their damage, so you can take the first step in protecting your garden vegetables. Before we go […]
