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Pests

Avoiding Chiggers

July 30, 2018 by Cathi 5 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Garden Doodads, Pests

Update on Tulle

October 21, 2017 by Cathi 2 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Broccoli, Pests, Summer Squash

Using Tulle In The Garden For Pest Control

September 24, 2017 by Cathi 1 Comment

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) […]

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My Quest to Defeat Squash Vine Borers

August 15, 2017 by Cathi Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Here is an actual picture of the worms I smash.

April 15, 2012 by Cathi Leave a Comment

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.  

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After managing my strange hobbies for years living in the suburbs in an HOA, we finally bought 13.25 acres in rural Collin County, Texas.

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