There are thousands of species that benefit our gardens, so creating the conditions that attract them will benefit us too. We are all familiar with the services bees provide in pollination, but there are many other insects that do a similar job as well as others that prey on pests. And we must not forget the diverse microorganisms that live in healthy soil and increase its fertility.
Insect Hotels
Supporting Biodiversity? or just Garden Art? Ever wondered where all those bugs go in the winter or when it rains? They don’t pack their bags and…
Garden Predators
There are plenty of garden critters that are useful predators of plant pests, and SGA encourages home gardeners to reduce their chemical use, in…
Good Flies
Not all flies are bad! We are used to being concerned when we see a blowfly, thinking it carries disease, or being annoyed by those pesky common…
Bees & their role in your garden
EUROBEEAN and SKIPBEES… who’s who in the hive? Without honey bees, many of our crops don’t produce, or they produce very poorly. Honey bees…
