Here in Dallas Texas we had a very mild Winter ,which unfortunately means that my nemesis; the evil squash/stink bug will rule the garden. Unfortunately the squash vine borer will follow on his heels with her dastardly squash killing plans. The squash vine borer...
Spring has finally sprung in North Dallas, at least. You Northerners; hang in there you will get your day in the sun, literally. What I mean by this is that April 15 is the last possible freeze date for North Texas, so plant away! It is time to sink those...
There are two main times during the year that I want to settle into my comfy chair and lose myself in a story. One time is the coldest part of Winter, the other is the hotter than hell period during the summer. Both times the garden is in a “resting” mode...
Hive in it’s permanent position down by the creek behind the community garden. I am sad to report that the swarm I captured decided to find another home. I only had them for two days and was so disappointed to go visit the hive, only to see them gone. It took a...
Top bar hive ready and waiting for the bees. The top bar hive was ready and waiting. Isn’t it beautiful. Thank you, Don!(My very talented brother-in-law who built my TB hive for me) I was praying for a swarm. My Father is faithful. Tonight, delivered to my...