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The Continuing Saga of Keeping Critters Out of the Garden
Posted on by marylandgrows
For almost five years my solar-powered electric fence has done an awesome job of keeping the deer out of my garden though a physical barrier was needed to keep out Mr. Rabbit. Green plastic mesh fencing that was 3’…
Read MoreCategory: Food Gardening, Lawn & Garden Tags: Author:Ria, Deer, Fencing, Pests, Wildlife
More snowy day citrus – Meyer lemon
Posted on by marylandgrows
I have had to deal with scale on calamondin oranges in the past. You are right, Erica, it is strangely satisfying! This is my third season with this Meyer lemon. I put it out on the deck as soon as…
Read MoreCategory: Uncategorized Tags: Author:Ria, Container Gardening, Grow Fruit, Insects
ROOT VEGETABLES FOR THANKSGIVING?
Posted on by marylandgrows
Your non-food gardening Thanksgiving guests might not jump up and down with excitement – or even RSVP – if you tell them that root vegetables will be the theme for this years’ side dishes! So don’t tell them. Just tell…
Read MoreCategory: Uncategorized Tags: Author:Ria, Year of Root Vegetables
Can’t grow it local? Then get yourself to a farmers’ market and BUY LOCAL!
Posted on by marylandgrows
If you can’t grow your all of your own food (and who really can?), then by all means BUY LOCAL! Even if you do have your own lush garden, a trip to the Farmers Market is a great experience! Go…
Read MoreCategory: Uncategorized Tags: Author:Ria
I Declare War on Deer. The Sequel.
Posted on by marylandgrows
I wrote a blog post about my solar powered electric deer fence in July 2009. I DECLARE WAR on Deer and Rabbits! Now, 3 years later, I have captured the effectiveness of my substantial efforts on video. I arrived home…
Read MoreCategory: Uncategorized Tags: Author:Ria, Deer, Season Extension, Tools
Swiss Chard Pancakes
Posted on by marylandgrows
In honor of World Food Day, I made Swiss Chard Pancakes and shared them at work. I was listening to the Splendid Table on NPR on Saturday and thought all of the recipes sounded really yummy. I was getting hungry…
Read MoreCategory: Uncategorized Tags: Author:Ria, Chard
Combat stink bugs organically!
Posted on by marylandgrows
The Grow It Eat It test garden at the Home and Garden Information Center is no different than your home garden. We have brown marmorated stink bugs too! Here is what we are doing currently to battle the beast –…
Read MoreCategory: Uncategorized Tags: Author:Ria
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