I'll have to admit, things have been a bit crazy these last few weeks. It's been hard to keep up with everything that goes on this time of year! I'm still harvesting so many wonderful veggies from the spring crops. I just put out the latest round of baskets. They included: lettuce, arugula, chard, radish, beets, potatoes, onions, and sugar snap peas. The summer garden is up and running but I'm trying to stay ahead of the bugs! My bean plants are already suffering and I'm hoping that my late evening picking efforts will keep them at bay? We'll see! When the bugs get to be too much I do use a few methods for combating them. First, I try to hand pick as many as humanly possible. If there are just too many I will use Neem Oil or a mixture of Bronner's soap and water. This usually does the trick.
The bees seem happy these days. I've had to add new boxes each week and the ladies seem thrilled to have so much in bloom. They are a non-stop train of pollen and it's so fun to watch! I'm still hoping for a mid to late June honey harvest. I have seen a few wax moths but the ladies are going strong and should be able to defend themselves against the pesky (and messy) intruders. Fingers crossed...
I'm counting down the days to summer (only 18 more days of school left!!). I've set a goal for myself. By the end of the summer I will have a full business plan written and be ready to lauch a kickstarter.com fundraising campaign. I just have to practice a little self-discipline. Don't be tempted to sleep in, don't spend too much time out on the boat, and focus!!
Thank you Mike Gerken for this amazing image of Ms. Papa doing her thing!
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