How do I get rid of pests…organically?


Hi Reader,

“How do I get rid of pests…without chemicals?”
This is one of the most common questions we hear—and it’s exactly why we created the GIY Community.

Inside, you’ll find monthly Q&A sessions, Garden Goal check-ins, and a private space to share your real-time garden struggles (and wins!) with others walking the same path.

But before we get into that, let’s tackle some quick wins👇

🐛 10 Common Garden Pests + Organic Solutions

🌿 In permaculture, we always say: You don’t have a pest problem—you have a lack-of-predators problem.
That’s why pest management isn’t about killing bugs—it’s about growing the right plants, in the right way, with the right support.

And that’s exactly what our GIY Community is designed to help you do.

Ready to grow with support?
👉 Join the GIY Community here=

We’re opening the doors quietly this week to our core subscribers—you won’t find this invite on our homepage. Inside you’ll get:

✔️ Monthly Garden Q&As and Goal Setting
✔️ Mentorship from us and fellow GIYers
✔️ Member-only resources, checklists, and templates
✔️ Real gardens, real solutions, and real results

Let’s grow through every challenge—together.

Grow abundantly,
🌿 Nicky & Dave
Permaculture Gardens

P.S. No one has it all figured out—and that’s okay. That’s what community is for.
We’d love to see you inside: Join GIY Community


Dave & Nicky Schauder

Nicky and Dave Schauder are passionate about helping families grow their food, and medicine and find God in the garden

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