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Continue reading →: When should I pull my Tomato plants?
We are getting to the point in the season when most of the summer vegetables are starting to show decline. Tomatoes, peppers, squash, eggplant – diseases, insects, weather have all taken their toll by now. If your garden is anything like the demonstration garden, some plants look okay, some plants…
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Continue reading →: Fall Arrives in the Family of 4 Garden
The changing weather is definitely making a difference in the garden. The flea beetles are back with a vengeance, and the spider mites are slowing down a bit (although that might be wishful thinking). The cooler weather is also slowing down the harvest a little bit. Last Week’s Harvest: 3…
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Continue reading →: Garden Fatigue
As August is turning to September, gardening can turn from something enjoyable into a chore. I have to admit that even I get Gardeners Fatigue at some point. At this point, it is far easier to just let that tomato plant die, rather than use heroic measures to keep it…
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Continue reading →: Out and About
I will be away from the office (and hence the Demo Garden) all week visiting family in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Posting will be infrequent, if at all. If I find something extraordinary garden-wise on my visits, I may stop by and post those. At the very least, I’ll be back…
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Continue reading →: Friday PhotoEssay
The end of another week has arrived! It has definitely been a soggy week, as we measured at least 2″ of rain in the garden. Things are continuing to wind down as the temperatures are a little cooler. It doesn’t bother me, since the spider mites don’t grow as fast…