Have you ever spotted a strange, spiky, almost menacing-looking bug crawling around your plants and wondered if it was a pest? You wouldn’t be the only one! One of the most misunderstood insects in the garden is the ladybug larva. Unlike the familiar round, spotted adult ladybug, the larval stage looks more like a tiny,…
Creamy Herb Garden Dip: A Fresh and Flavorful Holiday Appetizer
With the holiday season in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about holiday meals and get togethers. While traditional holiday meals are always a hit, why not add a fresh and flavorful twist by incorporating herbs from your own garden? Imagine the smell of freshly picked herbs drifting through your kitchen as you prepare…
Plant a Pest Repellent Herb Garden This Spring
I taught a class at our local college on Herbal Theme Gardens. We discussed serenity gardens, apothocary gardens, and a tea garden. On one side of my patio I have my apothocary garden, calendula, chamomile, St. Johns Wart, Lavender, Yarrow, Catnip, and waiting until the ground is warm, comfrey and arnica. We had an awning…