tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058555775154932842.post3073977748830411054..comments2023-10-30T06:29:50.164-04:00Comments on ❖How My Garden Grows❖: DefeatedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058555775154932842.post-81269842477489572872009-08-23T09:36:34.641-04:002009-08-23T09:36:34.641-04:00I wrapped foil on the ground/around the plants, bu...I wrapped foil on the ground/around the plants, but they were sown from seed. Wonder if still could have wrapped the stem? I will try it next year, thanks for the tip.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457953816169352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058555775154932842.post-90908211810693204942009-08-23T08:43:10.746-04:002009-08-23T08:43:10.746-04:00We had luck with our zucchini this year and I thin...We had luck with our zucchini this year and I think is only because my mom wrapped the stems of the seedlings with foil as she planted them in the ground. Wasn't sure if you wrapped the stems? Sorry to hear about your squash too.Wrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13686532868029514600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058555775154932842.post-2474301327115024592009-08-20T16:13:28.624-04:002009-08-20T16:13:28.624-04:00Thomas- LOL, I was thinking the same thing this mo...Thomas- LOL, I was thinking the same thing this morning, it's crazy squash voodoo!<br /><br />Erin- Yeah, can't say I blame you there. If I have another year of 12 squash plants and zero squash I will be giving that portion up as well. We just eat so much winter squash I would love to grow a variety to store for winter. Why couldn't the little buggers eat my zucchini instead?!?<br /><br />RuralRose- thanks for the kind words and encouragement! I hear your words and know each year will bring new challenges, I will try better to not get discouraged.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457953816169352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058555775154932842.post-14453183755831293622009-08-20T12:21:19.413-04:002009-08-20T12:21:19.413-04:00Oh the drama that is gardening. :)Your first parag...Oh the drama that is gardening. :)Your first paragraph made me laugh as I have a toddler and can totally relate. Your picture of the squash vine with pins in it reminds me of the little stuffed voodoo dolls you see in gift shops. Maybe you can stick a few more in this evening a wish for demise of the dreaded vine borer!Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09303344546714641616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058555775154932842.post-77429745594245056812009-08-20T11:26:36.240-04:002009-08-20T11:26:36.240-04:00Garden Protective Services, LMAO! I didn't ha...Garden Protective Services, LMAO! I didn't have borers, but I had bacterial wilt on my squash, so I don't have any either this year! But I must admit it felt good to rip out that jungle and start with a fresh space for fall. What surprised me was the squash bugs this year. Never saw them before (but never planted squash before) and I had HUNDREDS! I don't think I am planting squash next year, too many problems to deal with in 100 degree heat, and saps the fun out of the whole deal, lol!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058555775154932842.post-58397520252361577392009-08-20T10:56:06.145-04:002009-08-20T10:56:06.145-04:00This is gardening. You have worked so hard, just ...This is gardening. You have worked so hard, just because the little critters have claimed you food doesn't mean you didn't grow it well. This is an extremely tough situation you are in, with the summers weather. Some years will be tougher than others, and each year the yields from each crop will be different. Success comes from unseen places, know you did your best, and let it go. The experience is valuable, and each "loss" can be replaced by a "win" if we allow that win to come the unseen too. For example maybe squash will be really cheap at the farmer's market and you will be helping a poor person by purchasing them from her. You are doing such a great job, this is the nature of the beast, don't let it get you down. Peace for allRuth Trowbridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504906924681540699noreply@blogger.com