Ep 210. Why I Stopped Panicking About Garden Bugs

Ep 210. Why I Stopped Panicking About Garden Bugs

June 16, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

This episode discusses how to manage bugs in the organic garden, including beneficial insects and organic solutions for common pests.

In this episode of The Homestead Challenge Podcast, we're talking all about bugs in the organic garden. Learn which insects are beneficial, how trap crops work, when to leave pests alone, and when it's time to intervene with simple organic solutions. If your garden has holes in the leaves, aphids, cabbage worms, or chipmunks causing trouble, you're definitely not alone. #organicgardening #vegetablegarden #homesteading #gardenpests #backyardgarden

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Host: Brittany Gibson

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