by Ilona Erwin | insects, Summer
Bringing beneficial insects into the garden is only part of the story. Attracting good bugs and keeping them there to control pests or pollinate plants is an important part of organic gardening practice. What Types of Insects Benefit The Garden? Praying Mantis Praying... 
by Ilona Erwin | Butterfly Garden, Gallery, insects, shrubs
Premier Plant for the Butterfly Garden Buddleia davidii So attractive to butterflies that its common name is “Butterfly Bush”, the group of shrubs bloom throughout the summer and lend a graceful note to the garden. The nectar filled, conical inflorescence... 
by Ilona Erwin | homegardening, insects
What Makes A Bug “Bad”? There are oh-so-many bad insects that invade our gardens, I couldn’t begin to name them all, even if I tried. There is, however, a top villains list to collate, and a few tips to save our gardens from them. Ohio’s really... 
by Ilona Erwin | Butterfly Garden, Featured Articles, insects
Butterfly gardens are simply a collection of plants, butterfly friendly methods, and the addition of a few special features. Anyone can have one in any size space. The magic begins when the butterflies discover it and arrive. Make your own butterfly garden, or a... 
by Ilona Erwin | Featured Articles, Garden Style, insects
The honeybee populations of the USA have been drastically diminishing Learn about Colony Collapse Disorder], and though no one knows exactly why, one factor is less foraging. We gardeners can do something about that! Starvation is currently considered to be the...
