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Updated on August 14, 2016

What’s Eating My Jalapeños?

My jalapeno pepper harvest

You'll never believe what I found eating my jalapeños. It's a hot pepper so you would think that it would be protected from hungry critters. But, that is not always the case. I planted my jalapeño peppers in containers this year. They were grown in part shade just along the edge of my driveway. I have four plants and they are growing 10-15 peppers each thus far. I picked my first batch of peppers this weekend to give to a friend. As I was … [Read more...]

Article by Garden Experiments / Container Gardening, Vegetables / container garden, garden pest, Summer, vegetables

Updated on May 26, 2016

3 Ways to Protect Yourself from Mosquitoes

Warm weather is here and the mosquitoes are already biting! With diseases like West Nile virus and Zika that are transmitted by mosquitoes, you’re going to need some protection. Mosquito Protection The first step is to avoid getting bitten -- wearing long sleeve shirts and pants are a great idea towards avoiding contact with mosquitoes. There are even clothes that are specifically created to protect you from mosquitoes. However, sometimes … [Read more...]

Article by Garden Experiments / Featured, Tips / garden pest, insects, your health

Updated on July 19, 2016

Backyard Wildlife: The Critters in My Garden

For me, half of the fun of having a garden is watching the critters that come to enjoy it. Here are some of the critters that have shown up in my garden (and my family's garden) in the last couple of years. Learn more about backyard habitat by reading these articles Food plants for caterpillars and butterflies How to Create Good Wildlife Habitat in Your Backyard Plants that provide food and shelter in fall and winter for wildlife … [Read more...]

Article by Garden Experiments / Wildlife / backyard habitat, birds, butterflies, garden pest

Updated on April 6, 2015

How to Make Deer Exclosure for Raised Beds

Three young fawns and a doe have discovered my garden just recently. They ate all of the leaves off of the pepper plants, devoured the hostas, stripped the bean plants bare, and ate every single beet top. Now that they’ve found us, I’m sure they will continue to come back. I am starting to think about planting for a fall crop of vegetables, so I have to be creative in planting. Making a Deer Exclosure for Raised Beds The Terrazza Raised … [Read more...]

Article by Garden Experiments / Projects and Ideas, Vegetables, Wildlife / garden pest, gardens, projects and ideas, raised beds, vegetables

Updated on October 27, 2014

The Cayenne Pepper vs. Squirrel Experiment

I may have mentioned this before, but my yard has a LOT of squirrels. With several oak and pecan trees, there is plenty of food for them. The problem is, whenever I plant new seeds, the squirrels (and cats) dig up the soil. I end up with empty spots that never grow. I planted beets and carrots in my two raised self-watering beds. The soil in these containers is excellent, making it great for root vegetables. Usually the squirrels and cats … [Read more...]

Article by Garden Experiments / Vegetables, Wildlife / garden pest, how-to, raised beds, vegetables

Updated on May 25, 2016

How to Reduce the Number of Mosquitoes in Your Garden

Mosquito

Mosquito Prevention and Standing Water Removing any standing water from your yard can help reduce the chances of mosquitoes breeding in your yard. It's an important step to take in mosquito control. With West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases, it’s nothing to take lightly. Where Can Standing Water Be Found In Your Yard Even a small puddle can be used by mosquitoes, so check carefully inside of everyday items. Things to check for … [Read more...]

Article by Garden Experiments / Wildlife / garden pest

Updated on July 11, 2017

Garden Pest: Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Adult eastern lubbergrasshopers

Aren’t they cute? Don’t let their small size and cuteness fool you. These tiny little insects will grow up to be 3 inches long, with a voracious appetite. The Eastern Lubber Grasshopper, or Texas grasshopper, is a flightless insect that can become locally heavily populated. We had them in our yard last year - it seemed like they were everywhere we looked. And let me tell you, these things can eat a lot. They had preferences for certain … [Read more...]

Article by Garden Experiments / Flowers & Plants, Vegetables, Wildlife / garden pest

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Welcome! My name is Kathy and I live in Mississippi Zone 7B. Gardening has always relaxed and rooted me (literally!). It's my happy place. With over 25 years of gardening, I am far from an expert, but I learn from all my experiments. This blog talks about the plants, backyard critters, and more that have made my garden special. Read More

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