Seeds that are directly sown into the garden need protection. I have had many new seedlings emerge in the garden only to have them accidentally dug out by foraging birds or purposefully eaten by hungry garden visitors. I invented my own method to protect my emerging seedlings. Small, simple to make, re-usable covers that pin into the soil with wire hooks.
It was the start of September and I excitedly sowed my bean seeds. They sprouted and grew well but just as they started to flower they began to show signs of what I thought was nutrient deficiency. They had pale mottling across their leaves and lacklustre growth, which didn’t abate with the application of liquid fertilisers so I went in for further examination. A close look revealed little tiny rust coloured speck like bugs. Once again I had to refer to my gardening books and the internet, I found the tiny little blighters were in fact spider mites.
My name is Beth and I like wearing boots! I have been gardening all my life and growing vegetables for two years. My vegetable plot is a small one. I have three, self made, raised beds measuring just over 1 square metre each and an assortment of pots.
