 This is an update of an article originally posted on June 3rd, 2010.
Just like last year, my garden is once again being overrun with tiny grasshoppers! So far they haven’t decimated my crops nearly as badly as during the 2010 season when I planted 45 beans only to see not a single one survive long enough to get it’s first set of leaves. I even tried row covers before all seeds had emerged but I fear that I merely trapped the little buggers in there with a feast. This year we are once again experimenting with a combination of pyrethrin, insecticidal soap and garlic oil spray. The only challenge will be the weather, since the spray can damage plants if the temperatures and humidity are too high. Naturally, we are now in the midst of an oppressive heat wave. (read more…)
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 With all of the extra seedlings we have this year and the limited space in our garden beds, I was motivated to look at ways to expand our growing … (read more…) |
 Seedlings are delicate and it can sometimes be tricky to get them out of their cell trays without damaging their delicate stems, roots or leaves, especially if … (read more…) |
 Attention Costco members! Do you love your rotisserie chicken but feel flummoxed over what to do with those leftover greasy containers? Do you buy your mesclun mix in bulk and puzzle … (read more…) |
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 If you’re going to start a few seeds it’s probably easiest to buy yourself a bag of soil-less seed starting mix. But if you plan on starting a … (read more…) |
 What a difference a year makes. Last year, Phyllis planted peas on February 28th. This year, it’s early March and my beds are all frozen … (read more…) |
 For me, turning the compost pile is always the last chore on my gardening “to do” list. And frankly, it never gets done. That’s why we at mediaOrganic are always on the … (read more…) |
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This is an update of an article originally posted on June 3rd, 2010.
