Monthly Archives: April 2011

Potato Update!

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Anne

Do you remember the potato planting video from January? If not, check out this link for a quick review. The potatoes are doing really well, and aside from a frost that nipped at them slightly, the tops of the plants … Continue reading →

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Aphids vs Ladybugs!

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Anne

Nothing says spring like a rosebush full of aphids, an insect with an amazingly complex life-cycle. Eggs laid by adults overwinter on plants and batches of mostly female aphids hatch in spring and summer. These females eat and grow (sucking … Continue reading →

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Square Foot Gardening: Part III

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Anne

According to Mel, a square foot garden is NOT a square foot garden without a “grid.” Don’t forget to add this important part, which is really easy to make out of yardsticks, venetian blind slats, string, twine or wood slat … Continue reading →

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Square Foot Gardening Part II

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Anne

After the box is built, it’s time to add the soil. Mel came up with a “mix” for the box that is a combination of peat moss, vermiculite and compost. In my opinion, Mel’s Mix is needed only when gardening … Continue reading →

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