Powdery Mildew Attack

With the damp spring and summer we had, some powdery mildew was almost inevitable. Question was, where was it going to hit? The vegetables like squash, cucumbers, zucchini, or tomatoes, or the flowers like zinnias, sunflowers, or phlox? Almost every plant is susceptible to this common set of fungi. On most plants, it looks like … Continue reading Powdery Mildew Attack

Whoops-Giant Zucchini

I go on vacation for a week, then got busy and forgot to check the status of the vegetable garden. Not a good idea this time of the year. I have HUGE zucchinis and summer squash. They are the size of kiddie baseball bats and each weigh about 4 lbs. This is not good! When … Continue reading Whoops-Giant Zucchini

Pattypan Squash

At the farmers market last week, there was a giant tub of pattypan squash at one of my favorite vendor's tent. Usually I pass right by them, not having any idea what to do with those weird little things. But this time I decided to give them a try and bought a bunch of them … Continue reading Pattypan Squash

Zucchini and Squash Mid-summer

My zucchini and squash plants are growing like gangbusters! I was a little worried when I transplanted them as seedlings, because they had grown into tangled messes in the growing pots. I was as gentle as I could be, but a couple almost broke in half because the stems were so fragile. I ended up … Continue reading Zucchini and Squash Mid-summer