Let’s talk about pests. Pests come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Some are a major problem. Some are just a nuisance. The madman’s definition of a pest is an organism that cramps his style or causes his plants harm. The Gray Catbird Take the Gray catbird for example. This year, according…
The summer solstice is fast approaching and Mother Nature is not cooperating. The weather here has been on the cool side – some might say downright cold. The other morning the temperatures were in the high 40˚s. Come on, it’s June. Enough of this complaining. The madman’s peas look GREAT. In fact we’re glad we…
The madman is putting off the peas again. He says It’s still too early. The soil temperature is 44˚. There is still snow on the garden. We haven’t done a soil test. And, we have just returned from the Master Gardener Symposium with some fresh ideas. Plant Peas on St. Patrick’s Day Let’s start with…