When I got my chickens a couple of months ago, I started spending lots of time out in the pasture. They’re so much fun to watch, and since they’re my first chickens I like to watch them and see how they act. As those first couple of weeks came and went I was driven crazy…
About a month ago I covered two of my raised beds with PVC pipe frames and tulle. I planted broccoli in one of the beds, and zucchini in the other. In another (uncovered) bed I planted Brussels Sprouts (which are closely related to broccoli and attract the same pests). Here are photographs from today. You…
What do gardening and weddings have in common? Tulle! In a previous post, I talked about my challenges with growing squash and defeating squash vine borers who are constantly plotting the demise of my squash plants. I heard from several people that protecting those squash plants with tulle (the netting often used in bridal veils)…
I’ve heard that people run from gardeners because they don’t want to be given any more zucchini? Well, that never happens to me. I’m guessing it’s mostly non-organic gardeners that have extra squash to pawn off. So far, every time I grow zucchini or any other squash, I get a few fruits, then the squash…
Last night on my worm inspection they were bigger and fatter than usual. I actually had to take a deep breath before I grabbed this guy and smashed him with my bare hands.
