2015 lessons:
--Don't switch measuring spoons when using strong fertilizers.
--Diluted bleach spray is the enemy of my enemy.
--Milk spray is not for someone with an olfactory aversion to lactose products (I would rather sniff fish emulsion from the source than breathe in the misty whey from the milk spray, especially during a hot sunny day), it works awesome tho.
--Worm/compost tea is an outstanding micronutrient/microbiological Jamba Juice for all plants.
--Aphids are tough, persistent little rat b@$&%$.
--No pesticides allows for a full insect ecosystem, picaridin and generic benadryl cream are great countermeasures. Watching the spiders form their webs is reward enough.
--Bad insects in my garden seem to prefer sunflowers, so lots of sunflowers provide good surveillance.
--Prompt culling with no emotional attachment is essential.
--Scoring a free roll of concrete mesh wire can produce a big smile.
--Visualizing horse manure as future juicy gel sacs doesn't take that much imagination, even if your nose is telling you otherwise.
--Frequenting Tomatoville is like having thousands of sage, green-thumbed aunts and uncles. Thank you all for sharing some of your wisdom.
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