Two storms within two weeks of each other, both with lots of wind and rain, caused mangos to drop from most mango trees in this area. The mangos have been on the ground long enough to begin to rot. The result is an onslaught of gnats. Luckily, our outdoor space is screened, but anytime we […]
Entries Tagged as 'Backyard Garden'
Pepper Update
April 21st, 2012 3 Comments
A few weeks ago, I began again with poblanos, jalapenos and several varieties of bell peppers. These plants replaced ones that were planted in one of the boxes I had been using for everything else. The first crop appeared to be suffering from damping, so a new box with better drainage was constructed. That gave […]
Tags: Pepper Plants
Promise of Good Things to Come
April 20th, 2012 1 Comment
I am feeling the excitement that comes with tending a garden… the potential of fresh vegetables. Vegetables planted in late February and early March have come up and are flowering and setting fruit. I have squash blossoms, green bean plants with lavender flowers and okra plants with spears and flowers. October Planting Fading Out Tomatoes […]
Tags: Acorn Squash · Basil · Cilantro · Green Beans · Okra · Raised Garden · Tomatoes · Vegetables
