https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/b429ab41-e909-469e-824e-0d5391a964ea If you’ve ever struggled with pests in the garden, this episode will completely change how you think about natural pest control. Instead of reaching for sprays first, we’re talking about a layered, holistic approach to growing healthier plants that naturally resist pests better. From building living soil to attracting beneficial insects and knowing when organic interventions are actually appropriate, this conversation is all about working with nature instead of fighting against it. In this episode, we cover: • Why healthy soil is the foundation of pest resistance • The connection between soil biology and plant health • How daily observation can stop infestations early • Physical and mechanical pest control methods that actually work • Companion planting and attracting beneficial insects • When organic sprays can help and when they can do harm • Why adjusting expectations may be one of the most important parts of organic gardening Whether you’re a brand new gardener or have been growing food for years, this framework can help you create a healthier, more resilient garden ecosystem. For more information, check out the accompanying blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/garden-pest-control/ LINKS MENTIONED Traditional Cooking Class - Check out Carolyn's new class over at the School of Traditional Skills here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n, Modern Homesteading Conference - Join us in Idaho this June 2026 and come say hi! Grab your tickets here: https://modern-homesteading.myshopify.com/HF10, Thanks to Azure Standard for sponsoring this podcast. Grab your canning supplies and be ready for preservation season. For first-time customers, get 15% off your order of $100 or more with coupon code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY15": https://homesteadingfamily.com/AzureStandard, Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:28 - Chit Chat 9:18 - Azure Standard 11:00 - Natural Pest Control #pestcontrol #gardeningtips #gardenpests Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:02:20 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/b429ab41-e909-469e-824e-0d5391a964ea All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.