The usual summer suspects are showing up in northern gardens: Japanese beetles, squash vine borers, tomato hornworms, magnolia scale, brown marmorated stink bugs and, maybe later this summer, the dreaded jumping worm. It’s a rogue’s gallery. But a new kid—or at least, new to me—is among the most complained about garden pests in 2023: the…

Lily Leaf Beetles can cause significant damage to true lilies (Lilium spp.), including both native and cultivated types, as well as fritllaries (Fritillaria spp.).

Do you have Japanese beetles in your garden? I’ve had them for many years now, and I’ve tried several solutions for dealing with them. I’m happy to report that I’ve found a solution that helps. “Helps” is the key word. This method doesn’t eliminate them, but it definitely reduces the number. Before we discuss what’s…