I think I have a problem. “Everyone has problems.” True, but I’ve got bug problems. **I think. “You think?” Yes, I think, but I’m not 100% certain. You see, my Carolina Reaper pepper plants are growing wild and woolly, producing peppers like crazy that I can hardly keep up! My Hungarian Wax and green peppers are doing well, too. However, that’s not my problem. My problem is bugs. I am finding it very difficult to identify whether the bugs in my garden are bad boys or beneficial. An ... continue reading...
Raised Bed Challenges
Now that I've moved to raised bed gardening, I've come across some challenges. Namely, space. Granted this can be solved by adding beds, but they are costly and take time to build. And I want to garden now. It's spring and I've been bitten by the bug! My other problem (I use the word loosely) is my plentiful pepper plants which leave little room for anything else. So I decided to think outside the box--literally--and incorporated planters to accommodate my growing garden needs. Herbs ... continue reading...
Cure for Ant Bites
As any gardener knows, ants are a natural phenomena in the garden. Welcome, too, as according to Almanac.com they are generally considered beneficial in the garden. Most ants nest in the ground, digging a labyrinth of tunnels that aerate the soil and allow moisture to get to the roots of plants. They also till the soil by bringing pebbles and particles to the topThe leaves and insects brought into the nest decay and fertilize the surrounding plants.Ants act as ... continue reading...
Grow Potatoes in a Bag
This year I decided to try growing my potatoes in a potato bag. Many of you are probably scratching your head right now. Potato bag? Is that even possible. The short answer: yes. Next question. Why would you want to do such a thing? Space. Potatoes grow underground and need lots of soil. But what if you're gardening in raised beds? What if you don't have a lot of space? Enter, the potato bag. Or box. I have previously blogged about the Lutovsky Potato Box, which is basically the same ... continue reading...
Raised Beds for Spring
Meet my new garden. I've moved from my 4000 sq. ft. in ground garden (used to be located back in the distance near the wildflowers) to these beautiful raised beds. And I do mean raised--these beds are four feet off the ground! And perfect for my new garden lifestyle. Kids grow up, leave home, and I've lost my help. Time to think "compact space" with "high output." This is my solution. Located conveniently near my compost pile, I can grow tomatoes in the beds, or alongside the beds, smack dab in ... continue reading...
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