j flynn

Hi, I once stopped to grab the sides of a crib on the side of the road and the homeowner came out and wanted to help me take the whole crib. I said I just needed the sides to make a A-frame for the melons to clime on.The look on his face when he realized that was a great idea was priceless and I asked if he wanted to keep the crib , he said no. I have several crib a-frames I use in the garden for vines and lettuce goes under it where it is cooler. I also use an upside down wire tomato cage  that has the ends tied closed for vines in a flower pot to clime up.

Hi,
Here is a website called Hipcamp.com. It is listings for camping on private land. This sounds like a great way to make extra money if you have some place for anyone to camp-in a tent or more. Check it out !

Just saw the movie "Biggest Little Farm. I highly recommend it. It was interesting to see the learning process and the lessons learned, all without being preachy . This is a good film to help the general public gain an understanding permaculture and how the whole picture should work. So if it comes to your area go see it and take a non-believer with you.

Hi, I have access to some oak for fire wood. It has english and posion ivy on it. I have pulled the vines off but the small root hairs from the posion ivy remain on the bark. This would be used next winter. Will it be ok to burn? I don't want any posion ivy smoke to cause problems. Anybody have experience with this ?

Thanks, I looked more images and yes they all look like my bug. My mom will be glad to know that not much harm will be done to her garden. Thanks again

Hello, I finally got up to Vt. Here is a photo of the bug in question. There seem to be less of them now and I was not able to take a very close up photo. Any clue as to what this is?

I live next to conservation land and there are too many deer in the area. Last year they ate everything in my yard. This year I put up 7 foot wildlife netting on the back and sides of the yard and put stakes with 30 lb test fishing line in the front. and also bought 2 Guardian sensors to watch the driveway( they sense large movement and emit a ultrasonic sound while flashing a bright light). So far I have had no damage inside the fencing while outside the  plants are eaten. Cost was low-posts from Job Lot and netting from Lowes, the sensors online and they can use ac power or rechargable batteries. In the past I have tried scent and flashing tape on single plants but nothing worked for long. And the birds don't get caught in the netting and the fox and fisher have found a way through even though the bottom of the netting is pegged down every couple of feet(deer will go under as well as over).

Hi, I got nettle seeds from baker creek and followed instructions but have not been able to get any to grow. I also have been unable to find any growing wild in this area and have an area in my yard I could use. I have read how good they are to eat and use for tea. Any hint for growing?

Hi, My mom,who lives in Brattleboro has a new bug in her garden. Unfortunately she does not have a smart phone and I do not have a photo. It is between 1/3 and 1/2 inch long, oval shape,does not fly when disturbed,it borrows into the soil, is reddish-orange with two black stripes that go the length of its body,the stripes curve but do not touch at the center of its back--sort of like this )( . She has never seen them before and wants to know if they are harmful to her garden. I am on the coast south of Boston and can not find any info in any of my books.  Anyone in southern Vermont have any clues?

I am in a zone 6b near the coast, dry sandy soil where I want to plant. I was looking into mountain laurel or a serviceberry but am not sure how much shade they will tolerate and still grow well.