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Cabbage, Broccoli, and Aphids! Oh My!
Cabbage, Broccoli, and Aphids! Oh My!

As we enter into fall and winter growing season, here are some insights on aphids and how to control them in the garden, specifically when it comes to brassicas such as cabbage, cauliflower, and kale. Happy pest controlling!

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Home Gardening, Garden Maintenance, Pest ControlEmma Samuelsonewgblog, earth witch gardening, earth witch, garden maintenance, garden methods, gardening, garden, growing organic food, pest control, aphids, brassicas, fall, winter, kale, cabbage, cauliflower, bok choy, tat soy, beneficial insect, insecticide, organic, cruciferous, mustard, pest, infestation, growComment
The Simple Side of Soil
The Simple Side of Soil

A breakdown of basic soil science, what constitutes the perfect garden soil, and some guidance on amending and tending to your soil for long-term health.

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Home Gardening, Garden Maintenance, AgronomyEmma Samuelsonsoil, hand soil test, garden maintenance, gardening, garden, soil science, soil maintenance, home gardening, home gardener, compost, season switch, loam, silt, clay, sand, soil texture, earth witch gardening, earthworm, beneficial insect, microorganismComment
I Need Some Space: Taming Invasive Plants
I Need Some Space: Taming Invasive Plants

Tips on identifying and controlling invasive plant species in your garden.

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Home Gardening, Garden MaintenanceEmma Samuelsongarden, home gardening, invasive, invasive plant species, garden maintenance, earth witch gardening, edible weeds, home gardener, thistle, himalayan blackberry, tree of heaven, oxalis, ivy, bermuda grass, dandelion, wild fennel, tree removal, gardening, weeds, mulch, soil, removing plants, ecosystem, Pacific Northwest, CaliforniaComment