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.com The influence of host and non‐host companion plants on the behaviour of pest insects in field crops Pest management tools: insect netting : https://amzn.to/3XXMxN3 hardware cloth : https://amzn.to/4idDfUo gopher baskets : https://amzn.to/3YwFiM6 insecticidal soap : https://amzn.to/3Gl50wU neem oil : https://amzn.to/4jczBeS bt : https://amzn.to/44oJ5Pq Spinosad : https://amzn.to/4cxt1Nh DE : https://amzn.to/3RgXGEU First Saturday Lime : https://amzn.to/4j4iWtP Just Grow Something : https://justgrowsomething.com Just Grow Something Merch andDownloads : https://justgrowsomething.com/shop Just 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/JustGrowSomething Bonus content for supporters of the Podcast : https://buymeacoffee.com/justgrowsomething Amazon storefront : https://www.amazon.com/shop/justgrowsomething