Leaf Miners

Leaf Miners

A couple of weeks ago this started happening to our beet leaves...The damage wasn't everywhere, but it was definitely an issue.  So, after help from fellow bloggers after this post and a little research, this is what I've learned about leaf miners:They are actually the larvae of several different species of insects...usually moths and fliesThey live in and eat the…
May 8, 2012
Harvest Monday

Harvest Monday

Happy Monday everyone!Slowly but surely we're pulling out our over-wintered veggies, sowing seeds and transplanting a few tomatoes here and there.  It's not really time yet, but all the forecasts say our temps will stay above freezing past our average last frost date, so while I'm taking a bit of a risk I really do think it will be OK.…
May 7, 2012
Going to Seed

Going to Seed

As the days continue to get longer and (abnormally) warmer, our over-wintered veggies have been bolting quite quickly this spring. In the interest of saving as many seeds as possible, I've left a few plants in the beds to continue their cycle and have been enjoying the show they put on!  I love all their itty bitty buds and flowers…
May 6, 2012
Bee Update

Bee Update

Well, after a super warm winter and their relocation to the back yard, we finally got into our bees yesterday.  While they have adapted nicely to their new spot and have looked healthy from afar, it was honestly way passed time for us to get into the actual hive.  So, Tool Lady took a personal day off of work and…
May 5, 2012
Independence Days

Independence Days

Happy Friday, everyone! Plant something: The weather has been absolutely amazing and while I'd like to believe that we're well into the warm months, I have to remind myself that it really is still possible for us to get a frost or even a snow storm.  Given this, I'm still hesitant to put much in the actual ground, but I…
May 4, 2012
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May 4, 2012