TICKS IN NEW JERSEY I first wrote about ticks in NJ back in October of 2013. Ticks are a topic that can send goose bumps up your arms, but we should all know how to try to avoid them and…

Managing Whiteflies Whiteflies are closely related to aphids, mealybugs and scale, all of which feed by sucking sap from plants. Whiteflies can be found on the undersides of leaves and are active during the daytime when the temperature is warm.…

ORGANIC INSECT CONTROLS There are too many methods of organic insect control to list in this article. Some critters can be handpicked and dropped in a cup of soapy water. A strong spray of water will help knock off aphids…

USEFUL GARDENING INFORMATION Many gardeners who have read my articles have seen this information before, but for the new citizens and home owners to our area that wish to begin a garden, I believe this will be very helpful.   START…