The Battle of the Squash Vine Borer

The Battle of the Squash Vine Borer

I think the most single disappointing thing I experienced as a new gardener was to walk out to survey my squash and zucchini plants to find them laying on the ground wilted and dead! What happened? They were fine just the day before? To a gardener this is like...
How to Make a Sweet Potato Pit

How to Make a Sweet Potato Pit

Now that construction has ended on the front yard garden I can finally get my sweet potatoes in. I am a little late, as this wonderful tropical root needs at least 4 months of good hot weather to produce well. Better late than never though. This time of year the heat...
The Front Yard Garden Has Been Approved!!!!

The Front Yard Garden Has Been Approved!!!!

view from my porch I am excited to announce that my front yard veggie garden fence has passed inspection! It was a tense situation to be under the Evil Eye of Mordor. Just kidding. The city building inspectors were very nice and just doing their jobs. Learn from my...