Archive for May, 2008
Next Entries »White-lined Sphinx Moth (Hiles lineata)
Monday, May 5th, 2008Friday when leaving for work I noticed this moth on my porch, of course I had to return to the house and get the camera. I have seen these moths at various times throughout the years and always sort of thought that they were from the tomato hookworm, though now I know that they are [...]
Western Bluebird
Sunday, May 4th, 2008I snapped this photograph of a bluebird recently, and was a little surprised because I don’t think that I’ve seen one around here before. However, California is definately in the range for the Western Bluebird.
Sarge’s Tomato Garden - Update
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008Someone asked me about the “Red Stuff” that my friend Sarge put around his tomatoes, and so I thought I would mention it here.
 The “Red Stuff” is “S R M Red” purchased from Totally Tomatoes.
Here is what their website says about it:
Increases tomato production 12 to 20 percent over traditional black mulch! Developed by Clemson [...]
Sarge’s New Tomato Garden
Thursday, May 1st, 2008Out at the Cache Creek Ranch Sarge’s tomatoes are now planted. We planted 30 plants total, two each of 15 varieties. The red stuff is an attempt at a more efficient weed control. I just hope he can keep the rabbits and gophers out.
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