Tag Archives: Gardening
Lady Bug Look-alike but it’s a Colorado Potato Beetle
I was out in the garden and noticed this bug on my tomato plants. At first, I thought it was a Lady Bug metamorphasizing. But it’s not. I’m not sure what it is actually. They remind me of a tick … Continue reading
Spring Garden – March ’11
I finally got to the beds in my garden this week for the final turning of the soil. The interns were a big help. The hen house floor was dug down about 6 inches and the dirt was added to … Continue reading
Juvenile Black Widow Spider
I know there are quite a few out there who don’t like spiders….I can understand why since they’re almost always given a bad rap. However, I am not one of those people. I love spiders and have a huge respect … Continue reading
Five-Lined Skink
This weekend was a farm work weekend. Another friend and I work together on both farms one weekend a month. On Saturday, we were working on her garden area and when she moved a pedestal from a birdbath…. …this is … Continue reading
All Day Garden Workshop – April 2, 2011
Class fee: Early registration – $50 per person After March 1st – $60 per person **There is a class limit of 30 Please contact Cyndi@thelazybfarm.com to register for this workshop or call 770-289-2301 This workshop is designed to cover all … Continue reading
Monterey Bay Aquarium from the Eyes of a Farmer…
This was Victoria’s year for her high school graduation trip. She chose northern CA and planned the entire vacation time we were there. On the agenda was a visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. When we lived in Watkinsville, we … Continue reading
Cicada Killers!
Last year was my first encounter with these very large flying insects! They’re a bit menacing and loud – like a B-52 bomber. They were digging tunnels in my garden squares and I saw them flying with very large prey. … Continue reading
Mystery Bug- Bean Plataspid, Megacopta cribraria
**Since posting this blog, I’ve learned that the smaller beetle is the Plataspid Beetle, native to China and discovered here in the US last October. The larger bug is the Florida Predatory Stink Bug.** I headed to the garden today … Continue reading
Spined Soldier Bug
The name alone should give you a clue about this bug. He has joined forces with the rest of my army in the vegetable garden. However, he’s very shy and would rather work undercover assignments than be out in the … Continue reading
Found out too late- the awful Squash Vine Borer!
My children have become very proficient at spotting bugs in the garden and calling for me to “come and look!!” Mae Mae found this one the other day. It was just emerging… I was awed by the brilliance of its … Continue reading
