Your guide to trouble-shooting weeds, pests, diseases, moulds,
critters, and other common prairie gardener's problems in this second
title in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series.
Whether you're an experienced prairie gardener or have just a few weeks
under your belt, chances are you've come to know at least a couple of
pesky insects, moulds, or much larger lurkers on a first-name basis. But
what to do about these interlopers who can seem hell-bent on ruining
your hard work?
Lifelong gardeners Janet and Sheryl are here to help. In this second
installment in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series, the authors
tackle the full range of suspects, including weeds, insects,
microorganisms, rodents, birds, deer and even other people's pets.
Premised on a respect for the natural world and using an integrated pest
management approach, they'll show you how to identify the culprit and
how to deter it, while respecting the broader environment.
Should I use landscape fabric? Does vinegar work? What do I do about
tent caterpillars? Why are my potatoes scabby? Why does it look like my
cabbages have been attacked by miniature buckshot? And the recurring
What is this thing?! Janet and Sheryl take your most pressing
questions in this Q&A-style resource on all the prairie gardener's most
common pests, including thistle, dandelion, crabgrass, slugs, aphids,
beetles, moths, mildew, fungus, rust, deer, rabbits, and porcupines.
With elegance and a sense of humour, their solutions reveal their
fascination with the natural world and belief in your ability to garden
well in its midst.
