Cold, wet days drive Kaye inside. Good thing the garden is planted. But, you have to venture out once in a while to thin seedlings, deal with pests and encounter wildlife. Check out Season 2, Episode… more →
latebloomershowwrote 2 days ago: As of today, my garden has become infested with ants. In order to preserve my creation, I must destr … more →
wrote 6 days ago: So, I was too early in declaring defeat over the aphid infestation; turns out, it just takes more ti … more →
wrote 1 week ago: These peppers were planted less than a week ago and they have doubled in size! I am very happy. The … more →
wrote 1 week ago: 8 drops of doTERRA peppermint oil in water I have a beautiful rose bush, that I have had for around … more →
wrote 1 week ago: My friend Sue gave me a 6 foot snake last year for my birthday. An inflatable natural enemy scarecro … more →
wrote 1 week ago: Cabbage maggots or cabbage root maggots are sporadic pests of various cole crops and a few root crop … more →
wrote 1 week ago: At Dogless Dog, we bring you dog fur that you can use around your garden to keep away pests and smal … more →
wrote 1 week ago: On Bank Holiday Monday we visited my Mum, and collected the plants she had for us – six tomato … more →
wrote 1 week ago: In our corner of Dorset we have a travelling fishmonger who calls on a Tuesday. He is an interestin … more →
wrote 2 weeks ago: Bees on Lily The recent warmer weather has brought a number of pests into activity in the garden and … more →
wrote 2 weeks ago: By Rainy After my uninspired effort in vegetable gardening last year, I decided to increase my enthu … more →
wrote 2 weeks ago: Every morning in spring, after I see the girls off to school on the bus, I head over to my little ga … more →
wrote 2 weeks ago: As the weather becomes gradually warmer, I’m seeing more tiny shoots and sprouts poking their … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: It’s springtime, we think. The weather has been all over the map this year. It didn’t snow when we t … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: I found this beautiful beetle in the weeds just outside the garden gate. When I took this picture I … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: Grown by the Wannabes at Growdammit Central. For whatever reason, the Dragon lost his interest. If … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: It’s here! It’s here! This week we shall see the exact moment that is most exciting in … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: Well, the aphid remedy I had hoped would work has failed to rid my lettuces of their infestation. I … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: Last year I fully intended on building a gorgeous garden on the property we were renting. It was a b … more →