@twomiracles -- squashing by hand (LOL), for the cabbage moths, BT (Bacillus thuringiensis ) and for the Japanese beetles which are HORRIBLE this year, we are trying out beetle traps which seem to be doing a pretty good job. I am still looking for something for the squash bugs -- they totally killed off my squash vines (but not before I got quite a few squash). I am thinking I will have to come up with a way to cover them next year, , that's going to be a challenge with a spreading vine.
Time to add drip irrigation. Get the 1/2 inch tubing, a timer, vegetable garden kit, and a pressure regulator. I'd say 50-60$ total, saves you time on hand watering, and keeps the plants happy and well watered.
@exiagundamit -- Naw -- it's not that big of a garden. : ) Unfortunately, our list of projects is waaaay too long right now as it is. LOL. But I will say, those with the drip systems seem to have really healthy plants. I DO think it's a better system of watering. Maybe someday. . . . sigh.
i think the one potato that didn't do as well as the others was being shaded out by the more mature ones. less sun = less growth for the nightshades. (you did say that was the east side of the garden -right? the sun wouldn't hit it as well... my two cents.
good ob on these videos, and the garden looks intense!
Thank you Dixie096! We're pickin beans like crazy right now. I need to get some new stuff planted for a late summer / early fall harvest. . . Decisions, decisions!
I am definitely doing a lasagna garden next year. My garden isn't nearly as full and green as yours. I garden every year and your plants are beautiful. I was going to show mine on video but after seeing yours, I'm ashamed. I'll film the farmers market. LOL Great job, now your my mentor. Tammy
OH! You'll love the lasagna method! And PLEASE do a garden video!!! I am imagining it neat as a pin and very organized -- like your kitchen. A garden video will mesh nicely with dehydrating to preserve the harvest.
You know. . . I used to have bare counterspace in my kitchen. And then, I started watching wonderful channel called Dehydrate2store and suddenly, I had to have this big, square dehydrator sitting out, and a meat slicer, and a vacuum sealer and a . . . . ; )
pick the japanese beatles and mix them in a blender with water and spray them back on the plants . this always worked for me
bernie018 1 year ago
@bernie018 -- you are the second person who has recently suggested using ground up insects as a deterrent!
Hmmm . . . . As I told the other person, I may be scoping out the Spring garage sales for a good used blender.
Michigansnowpony 1 year ago
for the south side i just suggest plnting more lavender, or some lemon grass with it would be wonderful!
gelflingfaysuzanne 1 year ago
@gelflingfaysuzanne -- Lemon grass is supposedly a big bee attractant, and I LOVE lavender (another bee favorite).
Michigansnowpony 1 year ago
What sort of insect control do you use? I wanted to go organic this year, and did mostly, but the beetles were horrible!
twomiracles 1 year ago
@twomiracles -- squashing by hand (LOL), for the cabbage moths, BT (Bacillus thuringiensis ) and for the Japanese beetles which are HORRIBLE this year, we are trying out beetle traps which seem to be doing a pretty good job. I am still looking for something for the squash bugs -- they totally killed off my squash vines (but not before I got quite a few squash). I am thinking I will have to come up with a way to cover them next year, , that's going to be a challenge with a spreading vine.
Michigansnowpony 1 year ago
enjoying this-- and at the end, liked the glimpse at your house yard... with the sweet little flower window planter!
diffusinglife 1 year ago
@diffusinglife -- Thanks. I haven't gotten around to even planting flowers this year. Poor things are still in their flats waiting.
Michigansnowpony 1 year ago
Time to add drip irrigation. Get the 1/2 inch tubing, a timer, vegetable garden kit, and a pressure regulator. I'd say 50-60$ total, saves you time on hand watering, and keeps the plants happy and well watered.
exiagundamit 1 year ago
@exiagundamit -- Naw -- it's not that big of a garden. : ) Unfortunately, our list of projects is waaaay too long right now as it is. LOL. But I will say, those with the drip systems seem to have really healthy plants. I DO think it's a better system of watering. Maybe someday. . . . sigh.
Michigansnowpony 1 year ago
i think the one potato that didn't do as well as the others was being shaded out by the more mature ones. less sun = less growth for the nightshades. (you did say that was the east side of the garden -right? the sun wouldn't hit it as well... my two cents.
good ob on these videos, and the garden looks intense!
blahdoggerel 1 year ago
Great Job Renee! Your garden looks fantastic.
Dixie096 2 years ago
Thank you Dixie096! We're pickin beans like crazy right now. I need to get some new stuff planted for a late summer / early fall harvest. . . Decisions, decisions!
Michigansnowpony 2 years ago
I'm lasagna'ing the base of my trees and bushes. I think they like it :-)
Good job with the videos, Renee!
icehorses 2 years ago
Isn't it a neat concept?!? You'll find you'll use less water and the weeds will be less too!
Michigansnowpony 2 years ago
Hi Renee,
I am definitely doing a lasagna garden next year. My garden isn't nearly as full and green as yours. I garden every year and your plants are beautiful. I was going to show mine on video but after seeing yours, I'm ashamed. I'll film the farmers market. LOL Great job, now your my mentor. Tammy
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
OH! You'll love the lasagna method! And PLEASE do a garden video!!! I am imagining it neat as a pin and very organized -- like your kitchen. A garden video will mesh nicely with dehydrating to preserve the harvest.
You know. . . I used to have bare counterspace in my kitchen. And then, I started watching wonderful channel called Dehydrate2store and suddenly, I had to have this big, square dehydrator sitting out, and a meat slicer, and a vacuum sealer and a . . . . ; )
Michigansnowpony 2 years ago
your garden is amazing! keep up the good work...:)
jayandallie5 2 years ago