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we do have squash bugs and SVBs, but i've not ever noticed a problem with cucumber beetles. for the other two i have gotten results by...

Yes, ag fleece can be effective at preventing squash vine borer (among other pests). But for squash & other members of the gourd family...

I have found watery fruits (except for tomatoes) harder species to save good seed from. Pumpkins, squash, cucumbers all have a tendency...

Count yourself lucky. All of mine collapsed last year as soon as the first fruit showed up. By the time any got to a size where eating...

Oh boy, ok good to know @Pulsegleaner. The last cucumber I saved seed for was in 2023 and that was a Kaiser Alexander. It did alright...

I didn’t get the burn piles lit yesterday. I found Tiny’s triplet ram yesterday in a crumpled heap, bloated and cold as an ice cube. I...

Because it’s in the way. So far I just go around it, but at some point it will have to go.

Little chicks have had a week out in the coop and are doing ok. I’ve lost a few, that is to be expected. It stormed Tuesday, high winds...

This is my Hewitt shortly after harvesting in 2022 so I can confirm the darker colouring.

washing machine needs a new actuator switch. week and a half or so. at least it isn't coming from overseas...

We had a lovely few days of sunshine but as saying goes, all good things comes to an end eventually It 6.30pm here. The forecast said...

Don't be sorry. I'm sure your friends here want to be updated. I certainly do :hugs I hope you find solutions to make you feel more...