The Earth-Friendly Gardening Blog
How to Get Rid of Whiteflies
How to Get Rid of Whiteflies With all of the joys gardening can bring, it can also come with its fair share of obstacles. One of these obstacles? Keeping your plants safe from soft-bodied insects like whiteflies. Today, we’ll discuss what whiteflies are (because it never [...]
How to Get Rid of Powdery Mildew
How to Get Rid of Powdery Mildew Ah, powdery mildew; the bain of a gardener’s existence. This white, powdery film is the product of a fungal disease that affects a wide variety of plants growing in warm, dry climates. Now, you might be wondering how [...]
Becoming a Beekeeper with Steven Kan
Becoming a Beekeeper with Steven Kan As an “accidental beekeeper” who got his start in beekeeping after a chicken coop infestation, Steven Kan has learned over the years that becoming a beekeeper is more than just putting on a bee suit and diving into the [...]
What are Neonicotinoids?
What are Neonicotinoids? When it comes to protecting crops, farmers and gardeners will do just about anything. But when the effort to protect plants and food sources actually begins to hurt the environment in other ways, we have to take a step back and analyze [...]
The Importance Of Bees & Bee Safety
The Importance of Bees & Bee Safety With National Pollinator Week quickly approaching (June 21-June 27), we wanted to take a moment to talk about the importance of bees and the problems they face, not just one week out of the year, but every day. [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Psyllids
The Ultimate Guide to Psyllids With the warm weather months upon us, it’s easy to fall in love with the smells and sights of blooming flowers and new plant growth, but you’re not the only one! After all, tiny, sap-sucking insects are looking for a fresh [...]
Understanding Spider Mites
Understanding Spider Mites Whoever said “good things come in small packages” certainly never had spider mites! Today, we’ll dive into what spider mites are, what spider mite damage looks like, and exactly what you can do to stop spider mite damage in its tracks. What [...]
How to Get Rid of Aphids
It’s the season for new growth and hungry pests such as aphids and whiteflies, as well as pollinating honey bees. Here’s how to fight harmful bugs while keeping beneficial insects safe.
BEE SAFE Garden Spray Fights Fruit Tree Fungus
Protect your fruit trees against pests that establish themselves during winter dormancy, using the people-, pet- and planet-safe spray developed for organic gardening.
Hay Maker® Makes a Difference for Pastures & Grasses!
This popular foliar-application fertilizer has been shown to boost yields by 38%. Read the details, and learn how to put it to use.
Fighting Scale on Plants in Springtime, or Anytime
It’s the season for new growth and hungry pests such as aphids and whiteflies, as well as pollinating honey bees. Here’s how to fight harmful bugs while keeping beneficial insects safe.
Meet the Editor: Earth-Friendly Gardening Advocate Rosanna Lewis
Brooklyn-born Rosanna Lewis grew up in the coastal community of Jupiter, Florida. The region’s inspiring scenery helped instill an early appreciation of our planet’s natural wonders and the importance of protecting environments of all kinds—including those in our own backyards. Throughout her years on the Organic Laboratories team, Rosanna has deepened her knowledge of the challenges gardeners face in a world where the most desirable answers are Earth-friendly ones. Her commitment to helping people overcome insect pests and plant problems without resorting to toxic chemicals is complemented by her involvement over the years in community initiatives ranging from International Coastal Cleanup to United Way. Delighted to be sharing the insights posted in these blogs, Rosanna says, “I love working for a company that has proven itself to be at the forefront of environmental stewardship and strives to operate with humility and integrity.”