I spent quite some time browsing the selection of aprons from Two Lumps of Sugar. Each of the apron designs are uniquely designed by their artists so you will not find the patterns used by other companies. Although there were many patterns available, I chose the Sprig Stripe Hip Apron because it matched my gardening…
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Got the Seed Potatoes Planted Today
Last week, Matt’s dad fixed the tiller and even tilled the garden while Matt was at work. He also helped us by spreading cow manure in the garden. Last year my garden completely failed and it was partially due to the fact that I had poor soil. A BIG thank you to him for all…
The Bayou Gardener YouTube Channel
As I continue with learning how to garden, I keep researching about problems that I ran into with my first garden. I came across a channel by Donald of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. His channel, The Bayou Gardener, is professional quality and entertaining. This evening I learned how to install garden netting for beans and how…
Squash Bugs Taking Over Squash Plants
Last year I only elevated a few plants off the ground so I had a lot of problems. With insects and a moist environment that caused several unwanted disease causing organisms and damaging fungi, I felt as if my garden was doomed for failure. (It did fail, if you’re wondering.) In addition to improving my…
How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes
Looking for ways to reduce the likelihood that you’ll be bitten by mosquitoes while relaxing or working outside? Follow each of these steps to reduce mosquitoes on your property. Plants That Mosquitoes Dislike Lemongrass Also known as fever or citronella grass, lemongrass can help with problematic munchers aka mosquitoes. You can start lemongrass from seed…