[su_row][su_column size=”1/2″ center=”no” class=””] Hugelkulture bed moved to the location of the old greenhouse [/su_column] [su_column size=”1/2″ center=”no” class=””] The finished size of the new greenhouse is going to be BIG – 10.3′ x 14.3′ – so instead of putting it where the old one was, I’m going to build it against the back wall … Read more
[su_row][su_column size=”1/2″ center=”no” class=””] Have you seen the pinterest pictures of greenhouses built out of old windows? I have. As someone who isn’t super handy but is stubborn and slightly obsessive – I couldn’t stop thinking about them. I’d seen lots of greenhouse kits for sale and seriously considered a few of them. Some of … Read more
A New Beginning I pulled all three of the zucchini plants today when I harvested one from the surviving plant and found the wiggling butt of a borer hanging out of the fruit. Damn. Son of a…. That’s IT! I pulled all three. Got all the squash leaves, flowers and roots out of the bed … Read more
Two of my Zucchini Plants are Finished I went out to check the garden this morning and besides the weeds taking over the pathways, I was disappointed to see that 2 of my zucchini’s have been ravaged by what I assume are squash borers. They were the weakest of the three plants, but come on!! … Read more
IPM, integrated pest management, is using insects to control pests and diseases in the garden. But plants can be used to control pests as well. Here is a list of plants and what insects they repel. INSECT PEST REPELLING PLANT Ants pennyroyal, spearmint, southernwood, tansy Aphids garlic, chives and other alliums, coriander, anise, nasturtium and … Read more