We get asked all the time by people who have seen the garden, either in person or online, how we possibly maintain it without the use of chemical pesticide.With that in mind, we’ve assembled our arsenal of chemical-free ways we have found over the years and use to effectively control pests in and outside of the house and maintain the garden. A completely and totally pest-free environment is not possible, especially when you live in wooded areas. However,understanding the habits of your pests, working to “train” them away and allowing a mix of predators and prey will, in time, establish a balance that you can live with. An all-organic approach isn’t a quick fix, but is along-term commitment that requires consistency to be effective.

Using natural and organic solutions will create a safe and healthy environment for people, plants and animals. It will nullify the possibility of environmental contamination by toxic chemicals that could leach into soil and ground water or eliminate certain beneficial and predatory insects that are necessary for a healthy and thriving ecosystem.

Here we present the solutions that we have tried and in most case have had great success in using. This list is by no means exhaustive as the resources for methods of organic gardening and natural pest management are extensive both online and in book stores.

Repelling Animals the Eco Way
Putting Insect Pests in Their Place
Organic Insecticide, Fungicide and Fertilizer
Organic Rose Spray

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