On this page the following entries were made in the “April, 2009” time-frame.
Archive for “April, 2009”
Lady Bug Growing Pains
While weeding and gardening this weekend, I spotted numerous lady bug larvae throughout the yard. These guys are voracious eaters. My yard has plenty of aphids for them to snack on. I noticed that the ones in the backyard are more mature than the front. At first they are dark black and bright orange and [...]
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Arugula Flowers
It was 95 degrees for three straight days in a row this week. Surprising the only plants to bolt were the Rocket Arugula. They sprout these small off-white flowers. I like the delicate line on the petals. The weather changed dramatically today and we even had a spot of unpredicted rain. I hope it stays [...]
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Basil Addict
If I had to pick a favorite herb, it would have to be Basil. In fact, I can honestly say that I’m slightly addicted to this amazing herb. I have multiple seedlings already growing and I’m about to start a few more. This year I’m not going to bother with the ornamental varieties like the [...]
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