Non-pesticide options for earth-friendly gardeners

I’ve received three phone calls thanking me for my stance on pesticide-free gardening. Many people are aware of the horrible losses to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects due to the rampant use of the Roundup (Monsanto) and Bayer (Neonics) — and other money-grubbers’ products, while really wanting or needing to get rid of some unwanted garden problems.