Monthly Archives: November 2009

Gloria the Glorious!

Posted on 22. November 2009 by admin

Meet Gloria, future Master Gardener and present helper extraordinaire! Gloria’s been helping me on Saturday mornings for the past month, and she’s amazing. She has the special “touch” the plants like, and everything she’s planted is growing well. My farmette … Continue reading →

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I’m not an alcoholic; I swear!

Posted on 12. November 2009 by admin

I’ve launched a full-scale war against snails and slugs, finally! I’m using beer traps and they actually WORK! I pour flat beer into shallow containers, the yeast attracts the snails and slug, they slide in for a drink and drown! … Continue reading →

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It’s stinky, but oh so good!

Posted on 12. November 2009 by admin

I sprayed a mixture of fish emulsion and kelp this morning on the entire garden. It smells pretty foul, but it has everything the plants need. The nutrients get taken up by the leaves and the roots, and it’s got … Continue reading →

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