Preventative Medicine for Tomatoes

Last year my tomatoes really struggled. It was bad, and not just for me but for many in my neck of the woods. By mid season I was…

Protecting Tomato Transplants from Cutworms

A cutworm (or some other critter) killed one of my precious tomato transplants that I grew from seed.  RIP San Marzano . Luckily …

RIP San Marzano

A small tragedy struck my garden in the night. The perpetrator remains at large.  It's a big tough world out there in the gar…

Rat-Proof Strawberry Cage - Because We Needed One

The rats have discovered my strawberries, so the war is on. For weeks I have been watching the plants as they awakened from winte…

Got Grubs? You Need Nematodes!

Is anything more creepy than a grub? Yuck. Luckily my favorite nursery carries beneficial nematodes (Heterohabditis bacteriophora…

Using Diatomaceous Earth to Control Ants

Ants have made their home in one of my garden beds. This became obvious yesterday as I cleared the bed to prepare it for fall pla…

Epsom Salts to the Rescue - Treating Chlorosis in my Eggplants and Bell Peppers

Epsom salt is not only good for soaking aching muscles after a long day in the garden. It's also a tried and true remedy for …

How to Use a Garden Pump Sprayer - Tips for Beginners

I have been gardening for 25 years without a pump sprayer. My recent $20 purchase is a game-changer! Gone are the days of using a…