by Daisy | Apr 24, 2013 | Bugs & Critters, Garden
This is the Big Eyed Click Beetle, of the family Elateridae. Handsome. Unfortunately its larvae, wireworms, can be devastating to a potato crop and root crops like carrots. Following the carbon dioxide released by the target plant it bores into them. They’re...
by Daisy | Feb 21, 2013 | Bugs & Critters, Garden
I wish I could say controlling voles, or getting rid of voles, but I can’t. The best I can manage is politely discouraging them. But it isn’t bad because the method I’m using has other benefits, flowers, for one. I’m planting narcissus...
by Daisy | Nov 13, 2011 | Bugs & Critters, Garden
I love cole crops. Brassicas. Of course I’m not alone. Brassicas are considered the most important edible species out there. Broccoli, turnips, rutabagas, mustard greens, kale, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, cabbage. Yum. And also of course, bugs love...
