Invasion of the Aphid Snatchers

We're back at Studio B after Laura accommodated a last minute scheduling change. Lots of news and fun topics on today's monster episode that clocked in at just over an hour. Listen in to learn what happened when the mail order ladybugs finally arrived, how Beth finally got mulchy with her driveway gardens, and predictions for adventures in canning! All this and much, much more on this new episode of Garden Grlz!

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Little Lurker Bunny Foo Foo

Listen in to hear plans for deterring japanese beetles, updates on the harvests, and the mysterious tale of Little Lurker Bunny Foo Foo. Plus - listen through to the very end for a very important PS!

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The Watermelons that Ate Manhattan

Today's podcast finds us once more at Studio L, where Laura has successfully daisy-chained three rain barrels and is harvesting, harvesting, harvesting. She's keeping a close eye on the melons, as they seem intent on garden domination. Beth has actually done some cutting down of weeds (so they're more like ground cover, at least), and exploring options for the soon to be expanded front gardens.


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Struggling Japanese maple at Laura's

Daisy chain success!

Side view at Studio L, across the asparagus

View from the back of Studio L, toward the wild watermelon

The linear garden in Provincetown - we're not fans

Excellent coastal cottage garden in Provincetown - we like!

Lily in bloom at Studio B!

Aphids and Tumblr and Squash, Oh My!

The hot days have continued, with Laura continuing her struggles to keep the produce well-hydrated. Meanwhile, at Studio B, the plants fend for themselves - some well, some taking themselves out of the gene pool. Laura's also been having adventures with presumed aphids, and Beth's added a Garden Grlz site on Tumblr. You can click the link on the right-hand menu to check out Tumblr.

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Laura's first squash harvest of the season

Watermelon

Sad plants - too hot!

Laura's sad, hot plants!

Neighborhood hosta-skull gaden

Exploding Gardens!

After a week of rain, ran, rain followed by a week of hot, hot, hot, we've moved on to a week of grow, grow, grow! Listen to this week's episode to hear all about how June is bustin' out all over, especially in Laura's gardens! Beth's got some flowers either blooming or on the edge of it, and managed to finish some projects. We also chat about Laura's vacation trip to the Vegetarian Summer Fest in Pennsylvania, some food ideas and what's coming around the next bend. Also - the answer to the cracking radish mystery!

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Materials for the deck and stepping stones

First deck assembled, ready to move

Boardwalk!!!

Groundhog at Studio B

Some of Beth's raspberries

Laura's first batch of purselane

Zen area at Laura's

Peas, beans, cukes, melons, etc. at Laura's

Brassicas, asparagus, strawberries, onions, etc. at Laura's

Tarped-over poison ivy

Giant Shrub stump

Hot, Hot, Hot!

We're back at Studio B, where Beth has been leading a vampire-like existence, staying out of the sun on doctor's orders. She has been making some use of diagrams, though! Laura, meanwhile, has been battling the heat and uncooperative hose fittings to keep her two gardens thriving. Listen to the podcast for all the exciting details!

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Across the asparagus beds

The Swing of Relaxation!

Beautiful paths at Studio L

Studio B Garage - before

Studio B Garage - after, but still in progress

Studio B Diagram

Heat and Rain and Clover, Oh My!

This week we returned to Studio L, where the plants are climbing, growing and producing! Laura has added more plants to the scene, from various sources, including a plethora of donated tomatoes. AND - she's been harvesting strawberries and radishes!  We've both been battling the high-90's weather, with Laura doing late-night gardening and speed mowing with her new mower. Meanwhile, Beth started the Giant Shrub Takedown Project, but was taken down herself about halfway through.  Listen to the podcast for all the thrilling details, and scroll down  for an assortment of visual aids.  Enjoy, and thanks for listening!

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Lot's o'strawberries at Laura's

Radish snack

Why do radishes crack?

Growth!

More growth!

Strawberry patch and recalcitrant climbers

More paths set out

Peony and rose transplants at Laura's

Laura's drive

Giant Shrub

Half done

The trimmings so far