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Tropical plants are lush and exotic and usually have thick, waxy leaves. When we… More
Sweet-smelling lavender is a member of the Labiatae family, also called mint. Within the… More
Calendula officinalis, commonly known as pot marigold, has bright yellow and orange flowers. A… More
Low maintenance landscaping involves conserving your maintenance energy in two main areas. These areas… More
Homemade mosquito repellent is a refreshing and chemical-free solution to your biting pest problems,… More
... can be an intimidating task, especially when bee stings cause allergic reactions. However,… More
Calendula oil often confused with carrier oils such as olive, jojoba or sunflower oil… More
Beauty and fragrance have always affected the human senses. Flowers draw us with their… More
Stinging nettles are a plant with tiny hairs on the leaf that release a… More
Borage (Borago officinalis) is one herb that no garden should be without. Its dainty… More
Apple trees can easily become infested with a variety of insect pests, particularly the… More
Harvest stinging nettles early in the spring before flowers appear while they are tender… More
The green and silver colors found in sage offers a strong and potent fragrance,… More
If you thought basil was just an herb for spaghetti, think again! Diane Dennedy… More
Find out how to pamper yourself with lovely, fragrant lavender. Includes recipes and inspiring… More
Discover what your weeds are trying to tell you about your soil and environment. More
Citrus trees make a fine addition to your garden, learn more about cultivation and… More
Extensive information on how to grow plants that attract beneficial insects which can help… More
Citrus trees make a fine addition to your garden, learn more about cultivation and… More
How to identify and control fire ants in your garden or yard. Fire ants… More
A great home remedy for keeping wasps away involves putting soapy water in a pump… More
In order to kill wasps without using pesticides, a simple household remedy of soap and… More
Mud or dirt dauber wasps are often solitary wasps that are found along the eaves… More
Getting rid of cow ants, or velvety tree ants, involves using area sprays, which may… More
Fire ants are prone to stinging, and their removal is dependent on finding their nest,… More
The best product for getting rid of fire ants is called Amdro Fire Ant Killer,… More
Kill ants organically without poison with a mixture of orange oil, horticultural molasses and water.… More
Repelling hornets involves knocking down their nests repeatedly until they are forced to find a… More
Repelling bees is best done by planting strong-smelling herbs that bees tend to stay away… More
Sand hornets, or cicada killers, are hornet wasps that can be killed by using a… More
There are a number of different types of bees, but the way to get rid… More
Getting rid of Japanese hornets is best done by a professional, as they can be… More
Exterminate Japanese hornets by filling a bucket with water, vinegar, detergent and lemon oil to… More
... insecticide that helps get rid of these ground-nesting bugs. Consult with a professional before… More
Learn how to create the layout of the top of your custom oak computer desk… More
... can actually flick them off the pods. They don't sting, they just look like a wasp. I noticed some pods have tiny black dots… More
I read those stinging nettles roots (powder/extract) are good natural remedy for BPH, which I’m mildly suffers from :0 . I got them in real abundance in my garden, and they look healthy and thriving (they slap me on my face, and I 6'3"). Could anybody please tell me how… More
I went to take down my hummingbird feeders yesterday for the year and there were a lot of big black ants on them. I neglected to see if there was any on the opposite side and when I grabbed the feeder one of the little devils bit me!!! I yelled… More
My 3 year old and I had the unfortunate experience of discovering a yellow jacket nest. We had just went out and fed the horses and walked around the back of the house to look at my gourds then we walked down to the other end of the back yard… More
Kids Fishing Day Montauk State Park: Dent County Missouri May 20, 2006 This morning started early. We were up and out of bed, hoping to make the 70 minute trek to Montauk (often misspelled Mauntauk) State Park and be there by 6:30am. We nearly made it, entering the park at… More
Hello All :) I was able to find stinging nettle, but I'd prefer False Nettle... I've read this is a host plant for several varieties of Butterflies...but I can't seem to be able to buy it anywhere...Good Grief! :confused: I'll mention it here and in the trade/seed forums...hoping someone has… More
...on the tree.I find the shell is very hard and the sting is very dangerous. More
I am going to call the Ag center today, but thought I would post this and see if anyone else has had this problem. My tomato plants are big, healthy, no noticable bugs or worms. I am seeing a lot of what appears to be blossom end rot on my… More
.... This is the long version with some of the interesting tidbits included. For the handout I will scale it down to 3 pages. Culinary and Medicinal Herbs Anise Annual, Height: 18 to 24 inches… More
I believe that stinging Nettle is a type of herb...for medicinal purposes... But I'd rather have False Nettle to avoid the "stinging"...;) Anyhoo, I would like to have it for/as a host plant for butterflies...but I can't seem to find it anywhere...:( Any help would be greatly appreciated...:D More
...lly have time tomorrow to get rid of the mean old stinging nettle from my planter. How do i get rid of it without getting stung by the mean bugger?! :mad: The last time i got stung I barely touched it. My fingure hurt most of the day. Hubby… More
...dies... ...but I am guilty of using air rifle and stinging the squirrels today and getting them off the bird feeders... hard headed lil ....... Peggy More
... I didnt see anything like that. Are area is red, stings and has bumps. The stinging comes and goes in intensity. What other obnoxious weeds… More
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