Entries by Sandy Swegel

Squash Bees

Checkout These Wild Pollinators by Sandy Swegel My friend and local pollinator expert Niki fretted greatly this Spring because there weren’t any bees in her yard.  She grows her native plants and large vegetable gardens in her yard that is surrounded by typical perfect looking suburban lawns. Despite her pleas with neighbors, they maintain suburban […]

Mid-Season Garden Report Card

Mid-Season Garden Report Card How is your garden faring? by Sandy Swegel  Here’s the report card for my garden. June had record high temperatures and little rainfall.  Lots of extra watering helped, but plants don’t grow as well without natural rainfall. Lettuces and Spinach. The heat made them bolt early and they are all bitter or […]