tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662225371702669242.post7569753121830720102..comments2024-02-14T05:14:03.130-05:00Comments on Nodding Onion Gardens: Managing Milkweed Aphids Nodding Onion Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16753931619283497950noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662225371702669242.post-51292773095363144652014-03-04T19:17:49.015-05:002014-03-04T19:17:49.015-05:00Thank you Pam, What a bonus with the parsley and c...Thank you Pam, What a bonus with the parsley and cilantro, they attract natural predators and you can use them in the kitchen! Nodding Onion Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753931619283497950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662225371702669242.post-12502672940016890282014-03-04T10:40:51.397-05:002014-03-04T10:40:51.397-05:00Both the milkweed and aphids are keystone species,...Both the milkweed and aphids are keystone species, providing forage and prey for many other insects. I have seen lots of flower flies on umbellifers, including cilantro/coriander, parsley, and Queen Anne's Lace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662225371702669242.post-74750747866741101062014-03-03T18:19:32.772-05:002014-03-03T18:19:32.772-05:00
Beth, You have such a wide range of flowers and v...<br />Beth, You have such a wide range of flowers and vegetables growing in your yard (in summer) I would be surprised if you have a problem with aphids. It will be fun to watch and see what happens!Nodding Onion Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753931619283497950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662225371702669242.post-26809609479877677212014-03-03T13:48:23.925-05:002014-03-03T13:48:23.925-05:00Excellent post! I know where some of my Ironweed w...Excellent post! I know where some of my Ironweed will be planted! On my list of perennials to get this year is New England Asters and I already have Brown Eyed Susans, so I feel better already about those little buggers! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18215887276272656436noreply@blogger.com