Part of this week was spent in NYC, so away from the garden. Thankfully, it rained nearly everyday, and the containers and rows that have yet to be lined up with drip irrigation, did fine. We just need to stay ahead of the slugs, mostly hand-picking at this stage.

That said, our pest control regimen is coming on line today. We are beginning with neem oil applications of 2%. Why neem? It is basically safe to beneficial insects, affects only the plant eaters, and (a big bonus) helps control fungus disease-like the dreaded powdery mildew which really messed with our squash last year.

See the this weeks full recap here! 

So, that’s a wrap for this week. How are you all doing so far? Please, let us know by sending your comments, including photos. We love your garden “selfies”! ??‍?

Wherever you grow, May your garden flourish and your harvests be bountiful!
~ Coleman, for GardensAll