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What's nibbling at my tomatoes?
Replied Nov. 23, 2009
What's nibbling at my tomatoes?
Replied Nov. 23, 2009
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Here is a picture of one of the naughty hornworm caterpillars.
I was shocked by their size and ability to blend with the tomato plants.
Field mouse, huh? I'd say you're the lucky one! We get mice around the yard, but I think the cats keep their numbers down.
tell me more about the phermone trap. Is it intended to catch hornworm caterpillars? If so, where can I get them?
I had noticed that something was eating my tomato plants. Just in the last few days the leaves seemed to be dissapearing from the branches. I thought it might be from the heat, or not enough water, or some critters enjoying as meal. looks like it's…
lucky you, something was eating my tomatoes, hunted around for worms etc, nothing.
Bought a pheromone trap, with scent it is really sticky inside, guess what i caught a field mouse.
The little guy and probably some friends were really chowing down o…
I just found 2 hornworms on my tomatoes this morning. Is hunting them down the best way to get rid of them? Once they're in a garden, are they tough to get rid of?
For as big as they are, they're great at hiding!
Composting Made Easy with Vynnie the Gardener at Tempe REI Store
June 15, 2010 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Whether you’re a homeowner, apartment dweller, beginning gardener, or seasoned green thumb, you can learn how to reduce and/or eliminate kitchen and yard waste and turn it into wonderfully rich, free compost for your garden.
We will explore the myr…
Living Green Conference at Phoenix Zoo Conference Center Pavilion
May 22, 2010 from 9am to 5pm
Join us Saturday, May 22nd at the Phoenix Zoo Conference Center Pavilion for a special event presented by the Phoenix Permaculture Guild.
Learn from top experts on various aspects of Sustainable Living such as:
Crissy Trask, author of It's Easy Be…
Thanks so much! I'll let you know how mine turn out.
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- At 6:21pm on February 15, 2009,
Cheryl Roberts said… - What time were you there? I ran downtown just to buy some olive oil. I did the rest of market shopping at Roadrunner Park.
I added newspaper and water to my compost. If it doesn't start "cooking" better, I'm going to move it into the sun. What's your regular email address?
See you soon.
- At 6:05pm on February 11, 2009,
Cheryl Roberts said…
- No, they were gone, but there will be more. There always is.
I was outside at 11:30 last night putting a sheet over my flowers. They're fine today.
I'll see you soon.
- At 7:24am on August 8, 2008,
Shari Collins-Chobanian said… - Hey Mary,
Thanks for letting me know about this group! I'm really looking forward to the classes.
Shari
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I was just reviewing John Jeavon's book How to Grow More Vegetables and in it he mentions planting Mexican marigold (Tagetes minuta) for controlling nematodes.
Hi Brittany,
Now is sure the time to be making Kombucha since it's been gone off the shelves for a few months now. I so miss it! I hope and pray that the issues get resolved and it comes back.
I've had some really good success with making Kombucha…
Hi Chris - I don't have a PH tester. I've always just added bagged composted mulch, steer manuer and Starbucks grounds to my existing AZ soil to ammend. Some years my spring tomatoes are really good and sometimes not so good. Is there anything in ad…
Thanks for the heads up. When should transplants go in? It's so stinking hot out there! I have an area preparred and ready to go but dragging my feet in fear of the heat.
Sustainable KIDS! ~ Finally... a kid-friendly, family FUN class! with Christy Grace at private farm near Tatum & Dynamite in North Phoenix
September 11, 2010 from 10am to 11:30am
For families who are interested in raising eco-conscious children and living more in balance with nature... Bring your kids to this fun, interactive and informative class on learning more about sustainable living and permaculture. What does it mean…
I attended the volunteer meeting in August and would like to volunteer to help at this event. Will someone contact me regarding this? Thanks
Mesquite and Carob Milling 2010, Saturday at Maya's Farm at South Mountain
October 9, 2010 from 8am to 4:30pm
Mesquite and Carob Milling
Requested Donation:
--Milling - $5 for each 5 gal bucket of beans milled
If you have four or more 5 gallon buckets for milling please arrive before noon!
Join the Phoenix Permaculture Guild as they host a mesquite bean (…
Fall Garden Planning & Design with Doreen Pollack at Central Slope Eco-Design Center
September 4, 2010 from 1pm to 2:30pm
Be prepared for the fall planting season. Are you confused about what and how to plant in the low desert? - Where to get quality seeds – heirloom or not? Transplants, or seeds? How do you get an extended harvest? What is companion planting and what…
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