Waiting and Watching When faced with aphids and insects munching the veggies in my garden, I resorted to mail order insect eliminators… ladybugs and preying mantises. Preying Mantis Hatching from Egg Sac There were two egg sacs in the package I ordered. I hung one in the window at my son’s house, so my grandson […]
Entries Tagged as 'above ground garden'
Canning Green Beans
April 28th, 2013 6 Comments
Prolific Green Beans I have 10 green bean plants in my garden, and they are producing a prolific amount green beans every day. Green Beans on the Bush When I planted, I figured 10 plants would be enough to have fresh green beans for supper a few nights a week. Boy, did I underestimate what […]
Tags: above ground garden · canning · Christina Hoffman · Green Beans · pressure cooker · Raised Garden
Okra – Aphid Update
April 23rd, 2013 2 Comments
Two Weeks Ago My okra plants were feeble-looking and not growing. They were about 10 inches high when they should have been closer to two feet tall. Click on any picture to make it larger. Aphid-ridden Okra Plant My previous post showed that aphids were lunching on my okra plants. After trying soapy water and […]
Tags: above ground garden · aphids · lady bugs · Okra · Organic Gardening · Raised Garden
