Reducing Summer Pest Pressure in the Garden (The Easy Way)

<p>In today’s episode, we dive into a summer gardening classic: how to manage insect pressure without chemicals, using simple, natural and organic pest control strategies you can start implementing today.<br/><br/>For more information on organic pest control, check out our blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/garden-pest-control/<br/><br/>In this episode, we cover:<br/><br/>🌿 Seasonal chit-chat: What’s thriving in our North Idaho garden: garlic scapes, raspberries, Napa cabbage, red currants, hops, asparagus, shallots, strawberries, and our first round of chicken processing.<br/>🍽️ How we’re enjoying the harvest: kimchi, red currant syrup for breakfast casseroles, and freeze-dried raspberries to savor all year.<br/>💡 Foundational pest prevention: Why soil health, deep watering, and simple compost/manure teas make your plants more pest-resistant.<br/>🌱 Garden design tips: Shade tunnels, mulch beds, and stress-free planting schedules to keep pests at bay.<br/>🌼 Creating ec...