2018 Hopi Blue Corn Project
by Millicent Tallard The blue corn has been planted for the 2018 season. Read all about the fascinating Blue Corn Project here. … Continue reading →
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Soaker Hose Repair Tip
by Brad Volin I really enjoy my soaker hoses. It’s nice to turn them on and water the entire plot while I weed, or soon harvest! But every year some hoses crack and get brittle from being in the sun … Continue reading →
Bee Update – May 31, 2018
by BeeRad Thanks Dennis, Mara, Lori, Elianajoy, and ESPECIALLY Perry for coming out this past weekend to do our first inspection of all 6 hives! The good news: we spotted 2 queens (see pictures below), had zero mite counts on … Continue reading →
Hopi Blue Corn 2018
HOPI BLUE CORN and PUMPKIN PROJECTS – 2018 by Millicent Tallard Rosedale Community Garden April 23, 2018 – Jackie and I, wearing our DON’T WORRY- BE HOPI tee shirts purchased at Tsakurshovi on Second Mesa, Arizona, met with 17 senior … Continue reading →
Japanese Beetles – Plants that Deter/Attract
Some plants that deter Japanese beetles are: Garlic Rue Tansy Catnip Chives White chrysanthemum Leeks Onions Marigolds White Geranium Larkspur One of the best and most organic and natural ways to keep Japanese Beetles from eating and killing the plants … Continue reading →
Bees Update: The Hive is Split
by BeeRad A big thanks to Perry Welch for driving 4 hours round trip to help us split our hive. Dennis, Lori and her daughter Molly, Julie/Brad and our daughter Elianajoy were on hand to watch and learn. What an … Continue reading →
Bees are in the Hives!!!
We got more bees! Dennis, Matt, Julie, Elaiah and Elianajoy helped install the two nucs into hives #1 & #4. Both looked very strong with lots of bees and lots of brood. We were even able to see lots of developing larvae. … Continue reading →
We’ve Got Straw
Many thanks to the Waldorf School for unloading and stacking the straw delivery. Sorry about all the straw on your clothes. And hair. 🙁 … Continue reading →
First Work Day of 2018 Season
This is just part of the crew that moved all of the compost into a neat pile up against the fence. For the season, please place all of your weeds and plant material as close to the fence as possible … Continue reading →
Rosedale Bees Update
by Brad Volin A HUGE thanks to Devin for joining me this past Sat for the Post Mortem. We examined all 3 hives and concluded that 2 definitely died from mites. The 3rd was inconclusive. I will post the results … Continue reading →