The straw bale squash plant has powdery mildew. Half the tomato plants were removed due to some virus and the others are barely producing. Green worms and aphids are wreaking havoc on my cabbage. The weeds got a definite advantage while I spent time trying to take care of other responsibilities AND process what produce […]
Zucchini Chips for Snacking and Soups in the Excalibur Dehydrator
I was dubious. I imagined zucchini chips as bland and tough. However, I was ready to make a lot of use of my new dehydrator. I asked a friend who is more experienced with drying food. She said they are surprisingly good. Next, I researched details in my new resources, such as Preserve It Naturally […]
Ye Olde Sink in the Garden
Observation leads me to believe that everyone saves something, those items which are the building blocks for their imagination or dreams. My husband saves things like old kitchen sinks. As I am sure there are things which I do that he doesn’t understand, I try to be patient even with where he saves them… […]
Straw Bale Garden Complications and Problem Solving
(Chronicles of a Straw Bale Garden begin here.) As I continue to hold onto hope that there will be some heat this summer to make my squash in the straw bale garden grow, I might as well tell you about some trouble shooting. First of all, the bale has had a tendency to sprout. I […]
Basic Facts About Organic Gardening
If you are looking for factual, straightforward, easy to read, scientifically honest information about organic gardening, you should get two books by Jeff Gillman entitled The Truth About Organic Gardening: Benefits, Drawbacks, and the Bottom Line and The Truth About Garden Remedies: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why I purchased them about three weeks ago, have finished […]