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 around strawberries seems to help with pests.
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.
Mosaic fire pit made with recycled glass, tile & ceramics.
1950’s water tank is still usable! Add goldfish to cut down on mosquitos.
These yellow plums can be made into a great tasting salsa!
Bench made from Recycled Wood & Tree Stumps
A fun sculture to display antique bottles
3 thoughts on “Bernadette Shares her Gardening Tips: Earwigs, Plum Salsa & Re-use in the Garden!”
Susan Gouveia
Loved visiting your garden, Bernie! So many useful tips.
Andy
Bernie, you are a wealth of information! Thanks for sharing your garden with us.
Loved visiting your garden, Bernie! So many useful tips.
Bernie, you are a wealth of information! Thanks for sharing your garden with us.
Super cool, Bernie! Love arl your recycled/re-use garden art. I need to come check it out!