Many of us are using this time to amend our soil in the boxes. Those who did that for the winter had fantastic crops. We are also planning to offer space in community boxes for perennial plants and for crops to share with the food bank.
We got pipe installed around the perimeter of the garden with faucets at each corner. This should make it much easier to water the boxes.
It looks like earwigs may be a problem this year, so we are looking for organic ways to get rid of them. Any ideas would be welcome.
Re the earwig problem. Here's what works for me. Most of these though require you to regularly check and remove them - if you aren't planning on regular visits then this could backfire by making a good home for them!
ReplyDelete1. Loosely roll up a newspaper - you can even soak it in water because they like damp areas. Put these out in the garden and the next day pick them up and dispose of them (the earwigs will be in the rolls.)
2. Boric acid - won't work if you are watering it but if you see where they are congregating put a pile of boric acid - it will kill them but they must touch it for it to work. Boric acid is safe for plants and pets and is a mainstay in New Orleans for pesky flying roaches so works pretty well on earwigs also.
3. Take a yogurt container or can and put it in its side. Put in some water with a little dishwashing liquid, or put in some oil. Add a piece of fruit like an apple for bait. They will drown in it.