Tag: garden pests

MILKY SPORE

As you may recall, the focus of much of my planting this year was with pest deterrence in mind. My efforts were very successful, and I was pleased with the results – – except with Japanese Beetles. I planted white geranium between my two… Continue Reading “MILKY SPORE”

AND SO IT BEGINS

Once April arrived, the “busy season” began in earnest. I’m pleased that we were able to make progress on a few projects this weekend. Oscar once again tilled the new garden section in front of where I planted the Three Sisters Garden last year.… Continue Reading “AND SO IT BEGINS”

ONE SISTER IS DONE

The Three Sisters Garden is taking shape. We spent a few weekends putting up a chicken wire fence around the garden space, then transferring dirt into the fenced area and shaping it. We also lined the edges of the area with mulch to reduce… Continue Reading “ONE SISTER IS DONE”

Life and Death on the “Farm”

This weekend we had a little sun, after another week of cold and rain. I was concerned the seeds I planted last weekend would not survive. They did! The arrows are lettuce sprouts! The circle is a pea sprout! There was a disaster this… Continue Reading “Life and Death on the “Farm””