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Avoiding Chiggers
ByCathiWhen 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…
My Quest to Defeat Squash Vine Borers
ByCathiI’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…
What’s Eating My Garden?
ByCathiNow is the time of year when seeds are sprouting. Eager looking plants are lined up at the garden center, ready for a long and fruitful life in my garden. In my gardening dreams I plant a seed or transplant a plant, lovingly water it while relaxing nearby afterwards with a glass of iced tea….
Update on Tulle
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