Lets Get To Growing

COMMENTARY

• Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Cilantro, Globe Artichokes
• Beans: Garbanzo, Fava, Lima, Lentils to start inside with seed
• Find the seeds that are located indoors in cool dry places

SEED SOURCES

• https://www.nativeseeds.org/
• https://www.johnnyseeds.com/
• https://www.botanicalinterests.com/
• https://www.sweetcornorganicnursery.com/

Pests & Fertilizers

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• How to get rid of caterpillars without using pesticides. Best way is pull them off by hand or small vacuum.
• Look for tiny dots on the stem or leaf for caterpillar eggs and remove them
• Organic pest control called Bacillus Thuringiensis or BT

FERTILIZERS

• Tony’s Magic Mix
• https://kellogggarden.com/

QUEEN CREEK BOTANICAL GARDENS CLASSES

Grub Control

TEXT

• Have two tomato plants that died. Found grubs on the roots. Is there an organic way to kill or deter grubs
  • Castor Oil spray on the ground
  • Vinegar by increasing the acidity around a 6 in the soil

RESOURCE

• Justin’s A-F Microclimate Zones Podcast In August 2024