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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Born Pregnant; Dealing With Aphids
Bugged By Little Pests? The recent warm weather brought many garden pests out in record numbers. Some gardeners were especially distressed by aphids on roses. Generally speaking, this indicates a stress situation such as poor soil, inadequate root formation, or … Continue reading
Posted in Pets & Pests In The Garden, Sustainable Gardening
Tagged Ants, Born Pregnant; Dealing With Aphids, Controlling Aphids on Roses, Diatomaceous earth, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Natural Cockroach Controls, Natural ways to get rid of Aphids, Pests Thrive With Pesticide Use?, Predatory Wasps
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Spring Harvest
Crunchy Kale and Tender Arugula After our usual Northwestern spring mix of near-freezing nights and milder days, with heavy rains and wild winds, it is delightful to find much of my over-wintered kale still edible in May. In fact, a … Continue reading
Nurturing Family and Friends
Eating Together When Cancer Comes Middle age is famously a sandwich stage when your kids still need you and your parents shift from being supports to needing support. It’s also a time when many of our friends are experiencing physical … Continue reading
Beneficial Bees & Bugs
Joining Generations I spent a lovely Mother’s Day with my sons, who took turns cooking and cleaning, then helped me in the garden, along with my mother (who is turning 88 but still loves to garden). We were joined by … Continue reading