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Here's another shot of the bug that killed my raspberry bush.

#organic gardening #killerbugs #potted garden #bugs

This bug completely destroyed my raspberry bush. It didn’t yield any fruit at all. I’m not sure what went wrong! I cut away the tiny bugs… and the white film that covered the leaves too. The bush started to die before it had the chance to do anything. Such a disappointment. Anyone out there a pro with raspberries? I’d love some tips for next year.

#bugs #raspberries #bugkiller #potted garden #garden #greenthumb

Another angle of the Japanese Beatle. I also bought this metal squirrel in hopes that it would keep away real squirrels. It didn’t work too well.

Little Japanese Beatle. Apparently they DESTROY EVERYTHING!! I didn't kill this one because it looked too scary. It looks like it enjoyed that strawberry flower and some if the leaves. #nomnomnom

Stick bug. Hobby garden's first casualty.

The good, the bad, and the ugly.

So you start a garden and then you get all these little bug friends. Some are really gross and every one of them feed on the flowers and leaves. I ran into a few bugs over the past few weeks and wanted some suggestions on how to get rid of them!! I’m not even sure what all of the bug varieties are.

I did read that some bugs can be good for the garden, since they eat the ones that are bad. But mostly, I’d like them all to leave.

#bugs #garden #pest control

Pesky pests! Little critters have been enjoying my strawberries more than I have. Would love some advice on keeping squirrels and other animals out of my garden!

#strawberry #garden #unwanted pests

Tip #1--remember to water. Tip #2--don't overwater. Love, mom.

I bought Miracle Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix. It's supposed to help protect against over and under watering! Only time will tell.

Even with the occasional occurrence of rain, it's good to water your plants regularly to ensure that they are getting enough water to be strong and healthy.

A friend of mine also advised me to water my garden in the evening. She said by doing this, you will avoid scorching the leaves. In the hot mid-day sun tiny water drops on a plant can act as a heated magnifying glass! This short clip from the movie, "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" embellishes on just how deadly water can be!

It is easiest for me to water my garden in the early evening, when I get home from work. The plants drink up what they need overnight and by the next evening I can see if the soil is still moist or needs more water.

Most of the care instructions of my fruits and veggies suggest to water when the soil is dry one-inch deep.

#garden #water #h2o #justaddwater #gardenlove #classicfilms

--Liberty Hyde Bailey

#garden #quotes #libertyhydebailey

Got some great essentials from Dollarama and Walmart

#container gardening #greenthumb #gardenessentials #garden

Getting Started...but where to start?

Hobby Garden is my new past-time project. Located on a small patio in London, Ontario. It's my first stab at container vegetable gardening. Follow how my garden is flourishing or flopping. Your comments, feedback and suggestions are welcome.

I thought about getting antique cans and wine boxes or baskets to use as containers... but I soon discovered that anything outside of the usual (i.e. (clay, plastic, etc.) for pots were a little pricey. Plus I read that metal containers need to be lined to protect the plant. I wanted to start simple. Starting a container garden began with a trip to the Dollarama.

I bought an assortment of pots from the dollar store in complimentary colours. Get ready, get set, go!

For my fellow green-thumb friends: what do you commonly use for your potted plants?

#container gardening #bargin #plants #pots

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