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In this video, I demonstrate how I put good bugs back into the garden so they can eat bad bugs like aphids and other pests. Go here to get Birdies Raised Garden beds in the USA: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ and use SSME2020 for a 5% discount. In Australia, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for a…
Squash bugs and cucumber beetles can be such a nuscence. In this episode we will be covering how to control them using a trick I learned from a local amish farmer.
Cucumber beetles can be a real pest with cucumbers. They plague gardeners and cause tons of damage. We have managed to control them and prevent them for many years totally organically!
Siwwy Wabbits! Stay out of my bean bed. The rabbits are eating all my beans and so in today’s episode we are showing you how to rabbit proof a raised bed to keep the rabbits out of your garden. Cheap, simple, and affective.
Make Your Own Safe And Natural Insect Spray! Pesky aphids and those dreaded whiteflies don’t stand a chance! This is the time of year when insect outbreaks rear their ugly heads and start to invade our gardens. We’ve put way too much time and effort and sometimes money into growing our crops up to this…
Caterpillars carnaged your cabbages? Pigeons nibbled your veg plot? Then you’re yet another victim of a brassica massacre! There’s nothing worse than the sinking feeling you get when you go out to your precious garden only to discover that pesky pigeons and creepy crawlies have eaten your dinner before you even had a chance to…
If you’ve been dealing with scale insects on your indoor or outdoor plants, check out our deep dive on what scale pests are, the different types, and how to control infestations and prevent future ones. Chris from Fluent Garden drops some pest prevention knowledge! 00:00 – Intro 00:54 – Damage & Symptoms 01:11 – Sooty…
Slugs! A huge problem for many gardeners but comes with a very simple solution that adapts a direct sowing technique, and the best thing about this trick is that it doesn’t cost anything – and you can start using it today! Growing food should never need to be complicated or expensive, and I hope this…
Right before the new season really kicks off, I thought I would make a video outlining my strategy for natural pest control in the garden and provide plenty of tips and actionable steps for you to start implementing too. The best thing about this method of organic pest control is that you don’t sacrifice space…
In today’s episode we are cleaning up the garden (finally) to get it ready to plant! We are going to be also discussing 4 popular garden prep misconceptions that surround this time of year. Misconceptions like; Should you compost tomato plants? Should you till your garden? Is leaving material in your garden over winter ok?…
More info: https://www.epicgardening.com/aphids/ – Aphids are one of the most common – and annoying pests in the garden. Here are our strategies to get rid of aphids without needing to spray any pesticides or take any drastic, garden-destroying measures. 00:00 – Intro 00:05 – Aphids Overview 00:43 – Common Signs Of Aphids 03:25 – Clearing…
Baking Soda Has Many Uses…..how about as a pesticide? Or maybe a fungicide? Today, let’s look at how to use Baking Soda, or Sodium Bicarbonate, in the garden for an effective treatment against aphids, whiteflies, thrips, caterpillars, spider mites as well as prevention of fungal outbreaks such as powdery mildew. There are a few caveats…
Soap Is Safe! Well, natural, castile, free-of-perfumes and dyes soap is anyways. By far the easiest and safest way to control the big 4 indoor pests (Aphids, Fungus Gnats, Spider Mites, and Whiteflies) is to use an insecticidal soap spray. And fortunately, making your own at home is not only inexpensive, but its extremely easy!…
We all like the idea of not buying soil, but the alternative is using compost and garden soil with loads of bugs in it. This is never fun to bring into the house and so in this episode I will share with you 3 ways to sterilize your soil to make it better for indoor…
Learn more: https://www.epicgardening.com/neem-oil/ Neem is critical tool for many organic gardeners. I use it here and there in my own garden, though as a general rule of thumb I try not to spray if possible. Learn what neem is, how to use it, and what it is and isn’t effective against! Preventative 0.5% Neem Solution…
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In this eopisode I will show you how to use BT spray to safely reduce pests that are chewing caterpillars. Peaches, apples, cherries, pears, plums, tomatoes, brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale, brussel sprouts) and many more crops can be benefited. Thank you Ez-Flo! For a EZ-Flo hose injector check out: https://ezfloinjection.com/ My shirt: http://www.Freshpickedapparel.com Check out…
Aphids Are The Worst! And indoors, they are twice as deadly! Left unchecked, an Aphid outbreak will quickly decimate and ruin your indoor plants, crops, and vegetables. Often, when we bring plants indoors over the winter, Aphids hitch a ride inside. Without their natural predators and weather pressures, their populations explode! Fortunately, there are safe,…
Hydrogen Peroxide And Plants? Yes, H2O2 has many benefits in your garden ranging from a disinfectant for garden tools and pots and work areas, to an anti-fungal and pest control powerhouse spray. Its uses are many, which is why Hydrogen Peroxide should be in any gardener’s tool belt! In this video we’ll cover what exactly…
Spider Mites Can Be Treated Safely And Naturally. As we move our growing indoors, our plants become susceptible to a whole new host of pests. At the forefront of these are Spider Mites, particularly the Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae). Fortunately, we can treat and prevent these plant pests both safely and naturally using a…
Here on our small market garden we grow using organic techniques, for our health, and for the soils health. We are always getting asked how our vegetables and flowers look so good, how they are not getting destroyed by pest and disease. And the honest answer is – they don’t actually look perfect and we…
In this video, I go over a question I get a ton! And that is ‘how do I do pest control organically in this garden?’. Pest control and prevention is a multi-layered subject so I thought I would kick things off by showing you the natural and organic method I use to control pests in…
The golden rule of gardening is one that is adopted from many years of farming. This rule is based off of the rule of 10% and how your garden can be completely organic while co-existing with pests. Check out our new clothing line! http:www.freshpickedapparel.com
This video is all about how to deal with slugs in the vegetable garden using organic methods. Slugs can be disastrous, but if you use the 3 strategies outlined in this video, you’ll be able to get rid of slugs sooner than you think, or at least lessen their damage. The great thing is that…
Earwigs, specifically the European earwig can do some serious damage to your seedlings, cornstalks, and fruit – but they ALSO eat insect eggs, aphids, and other soft-bodied pests. If you have too many earwigs in your garden, here are two organic earwig traps you can use to cut down on their populations a bit to…
Full guide: https://www.epicgardening.com/fungus-gnats/ Fungus gnats are one of my least favorite pests to deal with both indoors and out. They can seem impossible to get rid of, so here are my best fungus gnats control tips, as well as some deeper understanding on how they “work” so you can combat them effectively in your own…
When it comes to dormant sprays, I like to use what is considered as the atom bomb of organic pest and fungus controls. This is great for orchards and dormant trees. Check out our new clothing line! http:www.freshpickedapparel.com
understanding the classifications of pests in the garden can be one of the biggest reasons we incorrectly apply solutions that don’t really do anything. Systemic and endemic pests and diseases are the two categories you have to understand and how they affect your garden differently. Check out our new clothing line! http:www.freshpickedapparel.com
Consider supporting our channel on Patreon, to help us create more frequent videos. https://www.patreon.com/backtoreality — Over the past few years, we’ve gotten fairly good a growing our own food. However, we haven’t always gotten a chance to eat it… before the critters did. So, at this point we figured it was finally time to finish…
You want to get rid of aphids naturally, but you don’t know which organic option to choose. Here I tested three common organic aphid controls — homemade soap spray, neem oil, and worm castings. Find out how they compared. Find more information on this test and a more in-depth discussion on beneficial insects that can…
