Dec
31
2011
Bernadette Shares her Gardening Tips: Earwigs, Plum Salsa & Re-use in the Garden!
Bernie and Christopher are a great team in the garden. They live in Smartsville, CA. Elevation 200. Their creativity and handiness are essential for creating a sustainable property. Christopher & I joke about “not wanting to water anything that does not produce food, attract bees or somehow contribute to the household”. Low water & edible landscape is crucial! Other points of interest on the property include their “reuse & recycling” projects. Check out their garden bench, fence post bases & garden art. My favorite find was their yellow plum tree. See what we created with them! A few of their tips & ideas:
- Cut PVC pipes at an angle and insert into ground for deep watering of fruit trees
- Recycle & re-use when you can! See photos of their creative projects.
- Team up! Having a partner in the garden is a HUGE asset!
- Add goldfish to your water tanks/containers. This will minimize mosquitoes.
- Diatomaceous Earth is one of their organic weapons against earwigs and pests.
- What new ideas are you trying out in your garden this year? We would love your comments!
![diatomaceous earth diatomaceous earth](http://gardengoddesses.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/IMG_3998-300x225.jpg)
Diatomaceous earth around strawberries seems to help with pests.
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![Yellow Plum Salsa Yellow Plum Salsa](http://gardengoddesses.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/IMG_4030-300x225.jpg)
Yellow Plum Salsa is easily made by using: Plums, tomatoes, onions, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper & cilantro. Chop up or blend with a hand mixer.
![Bottle & Tree Sculture Bottle & Tree Sculture](http://gardengoddesses.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/IMG_3997-300x225.jpg)
A fun sculture to display antique bottles
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