Raspberries can be their own worst enemy, especially when left un-pruned. When raspberries are left to grow wild and haphazard, the canes get very overcrowded. These thick masses, left in moist, shady conditions become susceptible to myriad of fungal diseases. A thick … Continue reading
Category Archives: Crop Planning
Seed to Seed ~ Keep the Ball Rolling
Spinach was one of the first crops that I directly seeded into our garden this spring. The 10 little sprouts which germinated, grew into modest sized plants. I have been stealing a few leaves for our daily lunch, since the end of … Continue reading
Rain Sheild for Tomatoes
Ask any group of people how they feel about tomatoes, and you’ll get mixed reviews. A lot of people love tomatoes with their bright colors and acidic but sweet flavor. Some will pass on eating raw tomatoes, preferring them in soups, sauces and salsas. Others will … Continue reading
It’s Not All Roses
I had a few set backs in my vegetable garden yesterday. Some little booger-bug has caused my red cabbage and cauliflower starts to wilt and die. It was heart-breaking at first, to see them thriving less than they were the week before. They looked … Continue reading
Think Outside the Yard
I’ve heard a few complaints from people about, “not having enough room” on their property to put in food-producing plants. I find it silly for them to limit their food production possibilities with that kind of thinking. Most of us have so … Continue reading