26 Apr 09 by Tim Martin | 2 Comments | 68 view(s)
Categories: garden | Tags: apple trees, garden
I’ve failed to do a good job documenting our garden this spring already! So, back to it here. I’ll share some pictures and stuff (current) and a little history of what we added this year.
First up, the apple trees. We’ve been out with the apples a lot lately due to the caterpillar infestation. So far, we think we’re winning via hand picking, so we’re gonna hold off on spraying. We’ll see if that’s the right choice or not.
The Caterpillar Hunter
The cages, in case you’re wondering, are there to protect the trees from the deer. Keep reading…
23 Apr 09 by Tim Martin | 1 Comment | 80 view(s)
Categories: garden | Tags: apple trees, aspen, garden
In a matter of seconds, tonight, our friendly neighborhood caterpillars went from friend to foe. Just last week, we had been reminiscing with Viet and Reg about Aspen’s habit last year of caring for each and every caterpillar on her walk home from the bus stop after school. Aspen loves these things. She has made a home for them each of the last two years.
Just yesterday, I woke to Aspen crying to Jenn that her caterpillar house had blown over and they had all run away. Well, no longer.
Eastern Tent Caterpillars on my apple trees
We went out after dinner this evening for the garden walk… Keep reading…
