Learn from local author and insect expert about why pesticides are never needed in your garden. November 2021.
Frédérique Lavoipierre’s tips:
1. Design and plan your garden so pesticides are never necessary.
2. Eliminate the words “beneficial” and “pest” from your vocabulary. Everything is food for something else, everything has it’s place in your garden!
3. Always remember, you can’t have butterflies without caterpillars.
Frédérique’s Resources:
Garden Allies by Frédérique Lavoipierre The insects, birds, and other animals that keep your garden beautiful and thriving.
Bringing Nature Home by Douglas Tallamy Why we need insects to eat our plants!