I live for the weekends because this is when I can find some time to work in my vegetable garden. Today I want to put some mulch down. The mulch will help to trap the moisture in from rain and or when I water the garden.
However, first I am going to put down a weed barrier. Last year I used the typical black plastic that you can purchase from Lowes or Home Depot. The weeds still protruded through that thing; seriously, that stuff doesn’t work. This year, I’ll be recycling the newspaper I use in my classroom as weed barrier. I have used newspaper before so I know it works!
Banana peppers. These are nice and spicy…
My sweet basil is being eaten by something. I m not sure what. Can anyone suggest a natural concoction that I can spray on the basil to keep those little buggers away?
I plan on getting some of these vegetable stake labels made for the garden. How cool are they! So tell me- what are you doing this weekend? Planning on getting your hands dirty like me? 
. Whatever it is, have lots of fun! XX
. Whatever it is, have lots of fun! XX
Ladybugs! You can buy them at Whole Foods- they work really well-
ReplyDeleteHave a fun weekend- We garden all weekend, every weekend- it's my favorite thing to do this time of year.
Thanks Ren! I will try to get some this weekend. Fun weekend to you too my friend! xx
ReplyDeleteYOU ARE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteNow you are working still, until the end of the year, right?
I CANNOT WAIT for June 8, my last day!!! Dearest, I have never tried newspaper, but I must! And I worked out in my garden this morning and it was so relaxing and magical. I BID YOU PEACE AND BEAUTY STACY!! Anita
Ahh, there you are! Welcome back my lovely. I second the Lady Bugs;-)
ReplyDeleteI always use newspaper as a weed barrier and the best part is it mulches right back to the earth. Your garden looks like it's coming right along. Speaking of which I need to get outside to mine!
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Debra~