Integrated Pest Management

The words "Integrated Pest Management at Home" against a blue and green background.

While the use of pesticides is an effective way to manage pests, they can be toxic to people and pets. Pesticides can also have an adverse effect on the environment and can kill non-targeted organisms, like honeybees and other pollinators. In this episode, Elsa Sánchez shows you the chemical-free way to protect your garden from insect pests, weeds, and disease.

Support our shows » Get our newsletter »

 

More Year-Round Gardening

Images of ingredient bags to make potting mix, including perlite, vermiculite and peat moss.

Make Your Own Potting Mix

12/3/24 | 2m 53s

A photo of a rain barrel with a large flower painted on the side.

Build Your Own Rain Barrel

6/27/25 | 4m 55s

Hands placing a plant into a pot.

Winter Container Gardening

11/28/23 | 4m 12s

Host Lisa Schneider standing in front of a blue and green background.

Soft Landings: Say No to the Mulch Volcano

5/29/24 | 3m 19s

A chart showing items that are good for composting, including coffee grounds, tea bags and vegetable waste.

Composting Made Easy

3/18/25 | 4m 26s

Mason jars filled with various vegetables.

The Science of Canning

9/29/23 | 3m 16s

Native Plants for Beginners

6/30/23 | 3m 56s

Identifying Weeds

9/1/23 | 3m 45s

 

« Digital Home Page