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Welcome to episode 45 of Growers Daily! We cover:  Squash bugs, getting lists done, and the crops I like to grow that don't make dough.  Links from this episode:    Support our work (

Mark Anderson from Anderson's Seed and Garden talks about killing diseases and bugs in your squash plants. Also, how to get corn, raspberries to grow and produce.  

Oh no! Did those zucchini in your garden become massive? Well, it's time to bake some zucchini bread and learn about some common pests of cucurbits. It's the dead of summer but we are learning about some cool insects and the diseases they vector.

From El Pinto "the Branch Manager" grower Jennie Skirvin discusses her role at El Pinto as a grower. Last year at the Seed Sack she had the biggest pumpkin but did not qualify because she was an employee, forcing a employee/sponsor category. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The warm, wet spring and now summery weather has encouraged our summer squash and zucchini to thrive. But we're not the only ones enjoying these plants. Squash bugs are here and laying eggs on the undersides of summer squash, winter squash, and melon plants. You may not see much damage yet from the squash bugs, but if allowed to thrive, your squash patch will be a mess come August. Squash bugs are brown or grey colored with a shield shape on their back. They emerge in spring after overwintering under dead leaves, rocks, wood, and other garden debris and start laying copper colored eggs in organized clusters on the leaf undersides. The eggs hatch into miniature squash bug babies that continue to feed on leaves and flowers. The population usually explodes come August when it's too late to really control them. So, let's do a little prevention now. Companion planting seems to help. Research from Iowa State University showed that interplanting nasturtiums among your squash deterred egg laying. The nasturtiums emit a fragrance that masks the squash so the squash bugs can't find the squash plants. Grow the trialing type of nasturtiums to have a good mass of plants. You can also check the undersides of the leaves every other day for egg clusters and squish them. You can also cut them out with a scissors if squishing isn't your thing. Finding and squishing the adults is good also. The organic spray, Spinosad, can be used to kill the adults and young. Spray when the squash aren't flowering and in the evening to prevent harm to pollinating insects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour TJ goes off and rants about squash bugs and how he cannot stand them as they attack his pumpkins. Also a spirited debate between Carlyle and Trout vs. Trujillo that we take to the streets (callers) about the greatness of Michael McDonald. All here on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, I dropped the ball! This is a follow up to Tuesdays episode about problems in cucumbers. I failed to mention two pests that plague many gardeners - squash vine borers and squash bugs. So, let's remedy this situation! Spend a quick 15 minutes with me while we talk about these pests and how to prevent them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justgrowsomething/message

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There are some insects in our vegetable garden that reproduce fast. One of them is the squash bug. This garden pest overwinters under rocks, in weeds and under debris around the garden. In June they lay copper colored eggs on the undersides of summer squash, zucchini, winter squash and melon plant's leaves. The eggs hatch in about 10 days into small versions of the adult, grey, squash bug. The grey youngsters feast on the squash leaves, flowers and even young fruits, causing damage for 4 to 6 weeks. In Connecticut there's usually just one generation a year, but the populations do overlap. It's important to control this pest now before their numbers soar. While many gardeners will reach for an insecticide to stop the damage, there are other options. Planting nasturtium flowers around the squashes has proven to reduce egg laying because the adults can't detect the squash plants due to the scent the nasturtiums. You do need large nasturtium plants for this to be effective. Also, crush the copper colored eggs laid in groups on the underside of the leaves. I find if I keep up with the egg laying, I have fewer squash bugs by the time the plant's fruit. You can also lay boards or rolled up newspaper around the squash plants in the evening and look for the young squash bugs in the morning. They like the dark, cool, conditions, but can move fast. If you must resort to insecticidal sprays, apply them in the early morning or late evening when most of the bees aren't in the garden. The sprays are less toxic to bees when dried.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's NEVER fun when those pests attack the garden! We're talking all about controlling spring garden pests, the larger organisms like insects and mites (although some of these aren't very big at all) and pathogens, like the disease causing microorganisms like fungi, bacteria, and viruses in a two part series. The MOST important thing to remember is prevention, prevention is key! Join us and let's grow together! Controlling Spring Garden Pests: Brassicas Controlling spring garden pests in brassicas is crucial for maintaining the health and productivity of your plants. Start by implementing preventive measures such as crop rotation and companion planting to deter pests. Regularly inspect your brassicas for signs of infestation, such as chewed leaves or egg clusters, and promptly remove any affected plants or pests. Utilize pest control methods such as neem oil or insecticidal soaps to target specific pests while minimizing harm to beneficial insects. By staying vigilant and taking proactive steps, you can effectively manage pests in your spring garden and protect your brassicas. Organic Controls Garden Insect Spray– Thrips, Horn Worms, Cabbage LooperHorticulture Oil– Aphids, Flea Beetle, WhitefliesBug Buster-O– Aphids, Flea Beetle, WhitefliesMonterey BT– Hornworms, Cabbage LooperTake Down Garden Spray– Aphids, Horn Worms, Flea Beetle, WhitefliesDiatomaceous Earth– CutwormsNeem Oil– Whiteflies, Aphids Non-organic Controls Bug buster II– Aphids, Horn Worms, Flea Beetle, Whiteflies, Cabbage Looper Controlling Spring Garden Pests: Summer Squash One effective method is to regularly monitor your plants for signs of pest infestation, such as chewed leaves or wilting. Handpick any visible pests, such as squash bugs or cucumber beetles, and promptly remove them from your garden. Applying insecticides can help control pests while minimizing harm to beneficial insects. Garden Insect Spray – Thrips, Pickleworms, leaf miners, Armyworms, mealy bugsHorticultural Oil – Aphids, Squash bugs (Nymphs), Flea Beetle, Whiteflies, Spider Mites, Beetle larvae, leaf minersBug Buster-O – Aphids, Flea Beetle, Whiteflies, Cucumber beetles, Thrips, Mites, ArmywormsMonterey BT  – Armyworms, picklewormsTake Down Garden Spray – Aphids, Army Worms, Flea Beetle, Whiteflies, Mites, Squash bugs(Nymphs)Vine borer ( Nymphs)Diatomaceous Earth – Cutworms Non-Organic ControlsBug buster ll – Aphids, , Squash Bugs, Flea Beetle, Whiteflies, Spider Mites, Thrips, leaf Miner, Vine borer, Cucumber beetle, Armyworm Controlling Spring Garden Pests: Sweet Potatoes Some of the worst pests that can take over your sweet potato plants are flea beetles, Colorado potato beetles, Leaf Hoppers, and/or potato tuber moths. Here are organic and non-organic controls. Garden Insect Spray – Thrips, Hornworm, ArmywormsHorticulture Oil– Aphids, Stinkbugs, Flea Beetle, Whiteflies, Spider MitesBug Buster-O – Aphids, Flea Beetle, WhitefliesTake Down Garden Spray – Aphids, Flea Beetle, WhitefliesDiatomaceous Earth – Cutworms Non-Organic Controls Bug buster ll – Aphids, Wireworms, Stinkbugs, Flea Beetle, Whiteflies, Grubs, Thrips, Armyworms FOR MORE TIPS AND TRICKS, VISIT THE LINK! Product of the Week Pest and Disease Control Turmeric Watch the Complete Show on YouTube Below: https://youtu.be/FAl0iL9Erpo

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Mark Anderson from Anderson's Seed and Garden discuses how to treat powdery mildew and squash bugs in gardens. Also how to clear your yard of mosquitoes and grasshoppers.  

Water Quality Final Wheat Harvest Update Japanese Beetles and Squash Bugs   00:01:05—Water Quality— K-State environmental quality Extension specialist, Peter Tomlinson, speaks on water quality and its significance across the state of Kansas 00:12:16—Final Wheat Harvest Update — Marsha Boswell, the vice president of communications at the Kansas Wheat Commission, provides our last wheat harvest update of the season and describes it overall this year as variable 00:23:07—Japanese Beetles and Squash Bugs — We end with this week's horticulture piece from K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd, he discusses options for controlling Japanese beetles and squash bugs   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Samantha Bennett and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.  

David has an apple tree he thinks has aphids. Taun helps him with a diagnosis. Squash bugs can be a real problem during the Summer months. Taun sits down with Meredith Seaver to talk about prevention and solutions against squash bugs. Dig Around Town  Welcome to The KSL Greenhouse Show! Hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes tackle your gardening questions, talk plants, and offer tips for an amazing yard. Listen Saturdays 8am to 11am at 1160 AM & 102.7 FM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL Newsradio App. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. #KSLGreenhouse  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott wants to know how to get rid of and prevent squash bugs. Taun takes a break while Dave shares his expertise with these pesky critters. Suzanne has a flower bed that has weeds that look like onions she wants to get rid of. Taun goes through some types of weeds she could be dealing with. Darren want to get honey berries and wants a second opinion on early and later blooming varieties.   Welcome to The KSL Greenhouse Show! Hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes tackle your gardening questions, talk plants, and offer tips for an amazing yard. Listen Saturdays 8am to 11am at 1160 AM & 102.7 FM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL Newsradio App. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. #KSLGreenhouse  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texters are asking about pruning lavenders. Steve is water twice a week and has crab grass. He's wondering if he should dig it out or spray it. Taun talks about different kinds of weeds that has been giving him trouble and what he's been using for it. Dave has issues with squash bugs so Taun gives Dave some advice on how to deal with them.    Welcome to The KSL Greenhouse Show! Hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes tackle your gardening questions, talk plants, and offer tips for an amazing yard. Listen Saturdays 8am to 11am at 1160 AM & 102.7 FM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL Newsradio App. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. #KSLGreenhouse  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Squash bugs are a hassle for growers of zucchini, pumpkins and other cucurbits, but there are steps that can be taken to manage and control this challenging pest. My guest this week is entomologist and pest management expert Diane Alston, and she's here to share strategies to reduce squash bug issues.

Right about now, the zucchini squash and cucumber plants that you planted in your gardens and raised beds this spring are really taking off. Lurking underneath the leaves, however, you may find some pests that could thwart your bountiful zuke and cuke harvest.

Right about now, the zucchini squash and cucumber plants are thriving in the warm temps and bright sun. However, lurking underneath the leaves, you may find some pests that could thwart your bountiful zuke and cuke harvest.

If I had an arch-nemesis in my vegetable garden, it would be squash bugs. And if you're new to gardening and growing squash for the first time this year (any kind) or you've experienced the struggle, listen in and learn about what's worked (and not worked!) for me. Need to see the pics in the sister post? Here it is! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growyourownfood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growyourownfood/support

In this episode of YBYG Mike squashes the mystery behind your eaten Zucchini! Plus your squishy phone calls!!

When should I pull my plants?  When should I leave them? I'm going to scratch the surface on those questions in today's Q&A.   SHOW NOTES: Beginner’s Garden Complete Garden Planner & Journal Printable https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ The Beginner’s Garden Blog – How to use your garden planner https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2016/12/29/gardening-obstacle-time-organization/ Podcast episode #26 Squash Bugs and Squash vine borers https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/06/27/squash-bugs-squash-vine-borers-beginners-garden-podcast/ Q&A Podcast episode – How can I avoid massive crop loss due to diseases or pests? https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/qa-how-can-i-avoid-massive-crop-loss-due-to-diseases-or-pests . Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy   Connect with Jill:          Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner’s Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Insect pests are out in force in the vegetable garden. One primary line of defense is searching for and destroying the egg clusters, to help stop an infestation before it gets going. The key is knowing how to identifty each type of insect's eggs before they hatch and take over.

It's every gardener's wall of confusion: the shelves and shelves of plant fertilizers, available at the local nursery. Which one should you use? The granular, the liquid, the box, the bottle or the bag? And do you really need separate fertilizers for each kind of fruit or vegetable you're growing? And what do all those numbers on the fertilizer label mean? Do you really need to use fertilizers, at all? Our favorite college horticulture professor (retired) Debbie Flower joins us in the studio to talk garden fertilizers.She points out that two of the tell-tale signs that your plant needs nitrogen: the older leaves are turning yellow, and the newer leaves are smaller than normal. Also, using more fertilizer - or fertilizers with high levels of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) - can poison plants. More is NOT better. Flower recommends using fertilizers with "single digit" levels of N, P, and K. This episode is brought to you by Smart Pots. Visit smartpots.com/fredfor a money-saving offer on the original, award-winning fabric planter, USA-made. Listen to learn how to win a free, Smart Pots 6-foot long bed! (By the way, if the podcast service you listen to doesn't have a ratings/comment section, you can send your ratings/comment here to enter this contest.)Plus, we answer one listener's question that may also be vexing you and your garden right now: how do I get rid of all those gosh darn squash bugs that are sucking on the zucchini, melons, cucumbers and pumpkin leaves? One prong of Flower's three-pronged approach to controlling squash bugs: encourage populations of beneficial insects that prey on squash bugs, especially the mini-wasps and tachinid flies. Planting the right flowers nearby can encourage these garden good guys to take up permanent residence in your garden. More details about that here.It’s all part of Episode 23 of Garden Basics with Farmer Fred. Grab a magnifying glass (for the fertilizer labels) and a bucket of soapy water (for the squash bugs) and give us a listen. We will do it all in under 30 minutes.More episodes and info available at Garden Basics with Farmer Fredhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1004629.Garden Basics comes out every Tuesday and Friday. It's available just about anywhere podcasts are handed out. Please subscribe and leave a comment or rating at Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.Got a garden question? There are several ways to get in touch: call and leave a question, or text us the question: 916-292-8964. E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com or, leave a question at the Facebook, Twitter or Instagram locations below. Be sure to tell us where you are when you leave a question, because all gardening is local.All About Farmer Fred:Farmer Fred website: http://farmerfred.comDaily Garden tips and snark on TwitterThe Farmer Fred Rant! BlogFacebook: "Get Growing with Farmer Fred"Instagram: farmerfredhoffmanFarmer Fred Garden Videos on YouTubeGarden columnist, Lodi News-Sentinel

Preparing for your Pest Control Program As it is starting to warm up, preparing for pest control is a hot topic. Knowing what pest control program you should use is all about knowing was insect and disease pressures you face. Even Greg and Travis, who live in the same county, face different pest pressures and problems. It is essential when getting rid of pests to be proactive and start spraying before they show up. Some of the main pests the guys see here are Squash Bugs, Pickle Worms, Leaf-footed bugs, and Corn Earworm. Both Greg and Travis like to spray once a week, and if it starts to get worse, go in twice a week. They each pick a specific day and stuck to that schedule like Travis sprays every Sunday night. It would be best if you sprayed late afternoon or early morning, so your bees are not affected by the spraying. They both agree that their bees are active in the morning, so they choose to spray right as its getting dark, and the bees are going to sleep.  Insects and their eggs like to stay under the leaf, so it is crucial that when you spray, you get under the foliage and over the top for good coverage. With our organic sprays, you must get excellent coverage. A question a lot of gardeners ask is, when do I know I have sprayed enough per plant? Greg likes to use the run-off method. If you are spraying the plant and it is starting to run-off the leaves, then you have sprayed plenty, and you need to move on, or you are wasting money.  What Should your Pest Control Program Include?  For every good pest control program, it is vital to have a combination of insecticide and fungicide. Many people do not realize not only can you mix the two, but it is terrific for your plants to do so. All of the chemicals here at Hoss Tools have no problem mixing, but like always, it is imperative to read the pull-off label on the back. That label will also tell you how you are required by law to mix it and by what ratio.  Both Greg and Travis have two different combinations they alternate on their gardens. For week one, Travis goes in with spinosad, Garden Insect Spray, this chemical takes care of crawling and flying insects. He mixes in with that spinosad the Liquid Copper Fungicide. He notes that when mixing, he does them each individually then adds them together. For Travis's week two, he goes in with Monterey B t Spray to help take care of worms, moths, and caterpillars. The Bt gets mixed with the Take-Down Garden Spray, which will help take care of squash bugs and their eggs. The last chemical he adds in there is Complete Disease Control, which is a comprehensive organic fungicide.  Greg's pest control program consists of Liquid Copper Fungicide and Spinosad Garden Insect Spray for his first week, which is similar to Travis's. The Garden Insect Spray sticks to the leaf perfect, which is important if you spray before a rain shower. The Liquid Copper is great for early and late blight, which is something Greg's garden struggles having.  For week two, Greg goes in with a fungicide that is good for leaf spots and can be used to treat soil born diseases, Complete Disease Control. He mixes that with a not as well known spray named Fruit Tree Spray, don't let the name fool you though it works wonders on vegetable gardens as it is a combination of pyrethrin and neem oil. One last tip to remember if you are spraying something with oil if you are expecting to have a hot afternoon and you sprayed in the morning, you have a high likelihood your plants are going to burn.  Show and Tell Segment Exciting things are happening at Hoss Tools, including giveaways, T-shirts, new video segments, and new seed varieties. The giveaway will only happen if we hit 100K on Youtube by May 30th, and if we do, Hoss Tools will be selecting three winners to win gift cards up to $500!! The new video segments Travis spoke about are called Garden Goodies, which will be short videos on various things Greg or Travis want to show you or teac...

Preparing for your Pest Control Program As it is starting to warm up, preparing for pest control is a hot topic. Knowing what pest control program you should use is all about knowing was insect and disease pressures you face. Even Greg and Travis, who live in the same county, face different pest pressures and problems. It is essential when getting rid of pests to be proactive and start spraying before they show up. Some of the main pests the guys see here are Squash Bugs, Pickle Worms, Leaf-footed bugs, and Corn Earworm. Both Greg and Travis like to spray once a week, and if it starts to get worse, go in twice a week. They each pick a specific day and stuck to that schedule like Travis sprays every Sunday night. It would be best if you sprayed late afternoon or early morning, so your bees are not affected by the spraying. They both agree that their bees are active in the morning, so they choose to spray right as its getting dark, and the bees are going to sleep.  Insects and their eggs like to stay under the leaf, so it is crucial that when you spray, you get under the foliage and over the top for good coverage. With our organic sprays, you must get excellent coverage. A question a lot of gardeners ask is, when do I know I have sprayed enough per plant? Greg likes to use the run-off method. If you are spraying the plant and it is starting to run-off the leaves, then you have sprayed plenty, and you need to move on, or you are wasting money.  What Should your Pest Control Program Include?  For every good pest control program, it is vital to have a combination of insecticide and fungicide. Many people do not realize not only can you mix the two, but it is terrific for your plants to do so. All of the chemicals here at Hoss Tools have no problem mixing, but like always, it is imperative to read the pull-off label on the back. That label will also tell you how you are required by law to mix it and by what ratio.  Both Greg and Travis have two different combinations they alternate on their gardens. For week one, Travis goes in with spinosad, Garden Insect Spray, this chemical takes care of crawling and flying insects. He mixes in with that spinosad the Liquid Copper Fungicide. He notes that when mixing, he does them each individually then adds them together. For Travis's week two, he goes in with Monterey B t Spray to help take care of worms, moths, and caterpillars. The Bt gets mixed with the Take-Down Garden Spray, which will help take care of squash bugs and their eggs. The last chemical he adds in there is Complete Disease Control, which is a comprehensive organic fungicide.  Greg's pest control program consists of Liquid Copper Fungicide and Spinosad Garden Insect Spray for his first week, which is similar to Travis's. The Garden Insect Spray sticks to the leaf perfect, which is important if you spray before a rain shower. The Liquid Copper is great for early and late blight, which is something Greg's garden struggles having.  For week two, Greg goes in with a fungicide that is good for leaf spots and can be used to treat soil born diseases, Complete Disease Control. He mixes that with a not as well known spray named Fruit Tree Spray, don't let the name fool you though it works wonders on vegetable gardens as it is a combination of pyrethrin and neem oil. One last tip to remember if you are spraying something with oil if you are expecting to have a hot afternoon and you sprayed in the morning, you have a high likelihood your plants are going to burn.  Show and Tell Segment Exciting things are happening at Hoss Tools, including giveaways, T-shirts, new video segments, and new seed varieties. The giveaway will only happen if we hit 100K on Youtube by May 30th, and if we do, Hoss Tools will be selecting three winners to win gift cards up to $500!! The new video segments Travis spoke about are called Garden Goodies, which will be short videos on various things Greg or Travis want to show you or teac...

The July 17th, 2019 edition of the Eastern New York Vegetable News covers the following topics: Powdery Mildew Management on Vine Crops (1:21) Squash Bugs (10:49) Oomycete Pathogens that Cause Brassica and Basil Downy Mildew (15:23) Insecticide Efficacy at High Temperatures (23:11) Here are links to additional resources mentioned in the episode: Squash Bugs: https://ag.umass.edu/vegetable/fact-sheets/squash-bug https://nysipm.cornell.edu/agriculture/vegetables/vegetable-ipm-practices/chapter-18/section-18-6-4/ Downy Mildew on Basil: (http://blogs.cornell.edu/livegpath/extension/basil-downy-mildew/) and at VegetableMD online (http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/NewsArticles/BasilDowny.html). https://ag.umass.edu/vegetable/fact-sheets/brassicas-downy-mildew

In this Plantrama episode Dock and Dill are on the spring menu, we vow to make May baskets this year, and look at stems from the point of view of science, art, and dinner. We end with Todd’s question about squash bugs in his vegetable garden. :30 What’s For Dinner: Dock and dill 9:05 Insider Information: May baskets 14:32 Eat/Drink/Grow:   Stems 22:43 Love Letters and Questions: Dealing with squash bugs

It never fails. In early summer, just as we begin harvesting a few fresh squash and zucchini, some of the most common and menacing insects threaten our crops.  In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, I talk about how I deal with the squash bug and squash vine borer. Show notes: http://journeywithjill.net/2017/06/squash-bugs-squash-vine-borers-beginners-garden-podcast/

Host Richard Hentschel discusses 2 insects that will continue to be with us the rest of the summer. Japanese beetles while their numbers are down for the last two years are still around. There are approved pesticides that can be used , just be sure they are labeled for the plants to be sprayed. The second insect is the Squash bug. Squash bugs have nymph stages of growth so all the young feed the same way as the adult and can do a lot of damage by sucking plant juices from leaves and fruit. Trapping them under flat boards or a shingle is a simple way to control them.

It's the middle of the summer in Central Alabama, and that means it's the peak of pest season. Stink bugs, squash bugs, vine borers, grasshoppers, not to mention poison ivy and plain old weeds, all make our farming work more interesting

When the south's brutal heat punishes our other veg, the okra just keeps coming. Better keep it well picked! Also, squash bugs, the height of melon season, superstar sunn hemp, coping with the heat, and the extension of the drip irrigation system