How To Grow Vegetables and Vegetable Gardening Tips
Today I decided to go out to the garden and snap a few pictures of various things going on in my garden. I ended up taking a lot of pictures. These pictures are of various things ranging from some of the plants that are growing, to different insects (including some not so friendly pests).I hope you enjoy some of the pictures from around my garden on August 16, 2009.The Squash PlantsThe above picture is what is left of my patch of … [Read more...]
One of the biggest enemies of squash, zucchini, and pumpkin is the squash vine borer. This nasty little pest will destroy a plant in no time if left alone. If your plants look fine one day then begin to wilt the next, it could be squash vine borer.Look around the base of your squash plants for any signs of squash vine borers. You will notice a hole in the vine, near the soil line, that has an orange colored frass that resembles sawdust. If … [Read more...]
I'm intrigued by heirloom vegetables, and crazy about sharing my passions with others.
It is my wish to share as much of my vegetable knowledge that I can with you.
Hopefully, I can learn as much from you as you do from me.
So, I'd like to welcome you to Veggie Gardener, and please do not forget to say hello. I'd love to hear from you!
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