Something is using the leaves of my Santa Fe Grande Peppers plant as an all day buffet. Any organic insecticide recommendations for a beginning backyard vegetable...
Brian T. replied:
Looks like caterpillar damage, but best to know your enemy first before you call in the armament! Neem oil products are a good starter for many garden pests (double check the label before applying to vegetables or really anything). Bt is effective against controlling caterpillars. You might want to check the website, www.dirtdoctor.com for more insights!
I was wondering if anyone knew of a book or other resources for a beginner gardener? I have no experience gardening and I'm one of those people that likes to heavily...
Cari W. replied:
Seed Starting: Beginners Guide To Seed Gardening
Adam M. replied:
Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades is another good one. It's a regional book for the Pacific NW of the US, but it's got a lot of good, universal gardening methodology.
Cari W. replied:
The Vegetable Gardener (Vegetable Gardening Basics Book 1)
Cari W. replied:
Organic Pest Control: A Beginners Guide To Backyard Pest Control...
Cari W. replied:
Grow Herbs Indoors: A Beginners Guide To Growing Your Own Herbs...
Cari W. replied:
Garden Design and Landscaping - The Beginner's Guide to the Processes... Rachel Mathews
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