I guess we have hit the second round of the dreaded SVB's. This time they hit our precious Giant Pumpkin plant. :( I was planning some great activities with these: measuring the circumference to follow it's rate of growth, comparisons with the watermelons growth, more predictions, etc. A real 'wow' factor for the kids. Our diligence in hunting/removing the eggs is not enough. Upon finding a different insect the other day and not knowing whether it was a good one or not, M. (age 6) said, "We better just kill it, after those SVB's, better safe than sorry." She's got a good point. I hate to veer from organic, but we need some chemical warfare,
Bacillus Thuringiensis otherwise known as BT.
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1st baby pumpkin, not yet pollinated
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At least our watermelons are coming along well.
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| Isn't it cute! :) |
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