Another Favorite Pepper – Criolla De Cocina
Criolla is a rich smoky slightly sweet pepper that takes time to ripen, yet is worth the wait.
Need a Bug Identified in South Dakota?
What would emerge from this cocoon? This three inch long cocoon is larger than any I have ever seen here in South Dakota.
Cicada Wasps – My Favorite Wasp – With Source
Cicada Wasps are not harmful to humans. The male Cicada Wasp is more territorial, yet has no stinger to harm you. They nest in the ground, and kill cicadas.
My Hugel Bioswale Build Guide. With Additional Resources.
My suburban hugel bioswale was dug and filled in about three hours. Dig, fill and plant. Six week later, my squash and beans were blooming.
First Garden Tour of 2022
First Garden Tour of 2022! Zone 4/5.
Series – Future Self Journaling – 17G – Blanche Again
My example today of my future self journaling. Part of a personal, heart-felt, RIVETING series. I am the star of my own show, after all. Aren’t we all!
South Dakota Extension Contact Info for Any SD Tree, Garden, Pest or Soil Question
SDSU Extension Garden Hotline and Link
Three Chilly Saints of May – The Dakota Ghost of Winter Just Passed – Transplant Talk for Northern Gardens
Three days in May northern gardeners can expect a cold snap. May 11, 12 and 13. Consider before transplanting.
Guide + Action Plan for the LOATHED Squash Vine Borer Moth – With Additional Resources
Actions you can take to fight the squash vine borer. 1. Have BT and an industrial syringe ready. 2. Set traps for your USDA zone. 3. Plan for staggered planting. 4…
Garden Chores Late April – Zone 4 & 5
Some USDA Zone 4 nd 5 garden chores for late April,
Inventory seeds for fall planting, planting early perennials like lilac, and seeds i.e. brassica and lettuce…