Be Prepared for Garden Pests – Ep. 245

Today, we’re diving into a topic that sneaks up on every gardener at some point—pests. Whether they’re crawling, flying, or trotting in on four legs, pests can quickly turn a thriving garden into a frustrated gardener’s nightmare.But here’s the good news: you don’t have to reach for synthetic pesticides to protect your plants. Today on Just Grow Something we’re talking all about preparing your garden before the pests show up—using methods that keep your crops safe while still protecting pollinators and beneficial insects. We’ll cover physical barriers, companion planting, organic sprays, soil health, and even a few tips for keeping the bunnies and deer at bay.Let’s dig in!References and Resources:Save 20% on your new own-root rose plant at Heirloom Roses.com with code JUSTGROW https://heirloomroses.comThe influence of host and non‐host companion plants on the behaviour of pest insects in field cropsPest management tools:insect netting: https://amzn.to/3XXMxN3hardware cloth: https://amzn.to/4idDfUogopher baskets: https://amzn.to/3YwFiM6insecticidal soap: https://amzn.to/3Gl50wUneem oil: https://amzn.to/4jczBeSbt: https://amzn.to/44oJ5PqSpinosad: https://amzn.to/4cxt1NhDE: https://amzn.to/3RgXGEUFirst Saturday Lime: https://amzn.to/4j4iWtPJust Grow Something: https://justgrowsomething.comJust Grow Something Merch andDownloads: https://justgrowsomething.com/shopJust Grow Something Gardening Friends Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18YgHveF5P/Check out how you can become a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JustGrowSomethingBonus content for supporters of the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/justgrowsomethingAmazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/justgrowsomething