Organic Thoughts

in case you are wondering
These are Aphids and what they look like
they are also called plant lice

this is what they can make your plants look like

Aphids decrease the groth rate of our plants
mottles its leaves
stunts their growth
leaves curl, brown and wilt
and die

Gardeners and Farmers are wary of these pests
wheteher you do it the Organic way or not
and you should be
however
Most growers control aphids using conventional or biorational pesticides.
if its not aphids and the other pests
its the pesticides that permeates into the plant's system
that you also bring inside your body when you eat your vegetables and greens
both are harmful really


so you know why we value our "Little heroes"
the lady bug, master Mantis
there are others worthy of mention
such as the bees, wasps, spiders earthworms, dragonflies
they deserve more credit than we give them

next time you look at your vegetables and Salad greens..
or at your plants
or breathe the air
Ponder... Organic thoughts