Pest Patrol with Amy Grisak

Amy Grisak is a freelance author and photographer in Great Falls, MT who specializes in gardening, foods, and sustainable agriculture. She provides information on every kind of gardening pest from earwigs to elk.

After a warm winter, the wasps will undoubtedly be out in record numbers.

This Week's Blog

Looking into the Crystal Ball for a Pest Report

As the growing season creeps closer to us, it’s time to look into the crystal ball to figure out what...

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Wet weather promotes potential diseases on cucumbers.
Prominent Pests and Potential Diseases of Cucumbers

Cucumbers are a favorite summer vegetable, but they’re not without their issues. Here is a...

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Why is my spinach turning white?
Why is My Spinach Turning Brown and White?

With ample rain this is a banner year for spring crops. My broccoli is beautiful,...

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How to Eliminate These Four Tenacious Weeds

At this time of the year it feels like weeds are coming at us from...

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Valiant grapes are typically resistant to many grapevine diseases.
Deciphering Grapevine Diseases

I’m finally planting grapes again. I had one vine that a friend gave me years...

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A late snowstorm has its advantages and disadvantages in the garden.
How Does a Late Snowstorm Affect the Garden?

While I typically talk about what to do about pests, today I am bemoaning the...

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Planting in the rain is a smart idea, but wet feet is never a good thing for plants.
What To Do About Wet Feet

Most plants do not like wet feet. An especially soggy winter or spring often results...

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Meet Amy Grisak

Amy is a freelance author and photographer in Great Falls, MT who specializes in gardening, foods, and sustainable agriculture. She provides information on every kind…

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Treating Fruit Trees for Fire Blight
Treating Fruit Trees for Fire Blight
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Trimming Hops When Overgrown And Unkempt
Trimming Hops When Overgrown And Unkempt
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