Photo album: June 2009 fruit & berry pollination report
By this point in the growing season, I have a pretty good idea of what my future summer fruit crop will look like. The blossoms are gone and the bees have done their work. Some crops are looking good....
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Applesauce, blueberries, and blackberries As the summer winds to an end and I have time to reflect on my gardening efforts over the last few months, I’ve come to realize that there are some things I...
View ArticleA new beastie and more pleasant things
Pea moth larva Last week I found a terrible beastie in a pea pod. It’s a horrible looking little beast that makes opening each pea pod a bit of a risky venture. I did a little research and found out...
View ArticlePhoto album: Garden in September
Here are some pictures from around the garden at the beginning of September: Greenhouse plants: peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers Raspberries and raised beds Late season blueberry bush Fresh berries Our...
View ArticleGrapes, sauce, and my sunny weekend to do list
Harvested grapes As I mentioned in my last post, animal activity can be a good indicator that a crop needs to be harvested – and fast. After harvesting our favorite apple tree last weekend, I went to...
View ArticleAugust garden update: Potatoes, garlic, pumpkins, canning, sunflowers, and more
Mixed berry jam bars I’ve been MIA from my blog lately because I’ve been busy. As Toni at Backyard Feast points out, it doesn’t feel as though there are enough hours in the day during the peak summer...
View ArticleGrape pruning, bees, and an essential gardening tool
Grape vine before pruning Grapes need a good pruning each year. They produce more grapes when properly pruned. While there are different methods for pruning grapes, I keep grape pruning pretty simple....
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