Time To Move On It’s hot, the tomatoes are just about worn out, the bean beetles have severely battered the snap beans, the summer squash is long gone. What better time to start a new garden phase? It’s time to get the fall garden plan underway! Several tasks are necessary over the next few weeks… Read More
Caramel Apples in a Crock Pot I love caramel apples. However, I do not love the mess they make when 1) making them, 2) eating them and 3) cleaning up after eating them. I should say that the apple is my favorite part, but I’m not going to lie…the caramel is. Yep, I love… Read More
Starting Planning for an Autumn Harvest We just picked our first bunch of tomatoes last week, but I’m already thinking our fall vegetable garden. Partly because we’ve hit the nineties and the humidity has me dragging in the afternoons, but also because vegetable gardening in fall is my favorite. It starts with hot days but… Read More
What are Mexican Bean Beetles? First of all, what the heck are Mexican Bean Beetles? Most people mistakenly identify them as ladybugs. This clever critter may look like a ladybug, but it’s actually a ladybug species called Epilachna varivestis that happens to be a vegetarian. The beneficial red and black ladybug gardeners love so much is a… Read More
Herbs for Wreath Making If your herb garden is anything like mine, you have herbs for days. However, there’s a limit to what you can do with your excess herbs. Sure, I cook with them, dry them for use in the off-season, and gift them to friends. But, I still have plenty of cuttings after… Read More