Compost Bin

Compost Bin

If you never composted, here is the first thing you need to get you started. . . you should build or purchase a compost bin.  While some folks like a compost tumbler, I purchased two stationary compost bins.  I previously tried a tumbler, but I found it hard to turn. Once I switched to the […]

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Mosquito Netting

I’ve been using mosquito netting that I bought from JoAnn Fabrics.  What a difference this fabric has made in deterring the cabbage moths and ultimately the cabbage worm. I think I will finally have some fantastic brussels sprouts this year. I always try to keep out the cabbage moth and worm from the brassica family. I […]

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Supports for Pole Plants

Just like my bush seedlings, I like to give my pole/vining seedlings some support.  The main pole plants that I have growing on my cattle fencing trellis are peas, beans, tomatoes and winter squash. My top two supports for pole seedlings and plants are:  1) I use 3 kabob sticks around the seedling to protect […]