Monthly Archives: October 2014

The Garden Continues into Fall

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Karin

The best time to plant garlic…and comfrey roots….and carrots…..and cabbage.     The cats thought the carrot/garlic bed was a custom cat box. Alpine strawberries have produced all summer. More to come! Lemon balm is fantastic! Dahlias have lots more coming. … Continue reading →

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Stink Bugs and Regret

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Karin

Have you ever see one of these? This is Halyomorpha halys, also known as the brown marmorated stink bug. When we first moved into our house my husband and I jokingly named them “Herkimer”.  It just seemed to fit.  They were slow, few … Continue reading →

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