squash vine borer
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Three Sisters Beans, And Her Siblings

The Three Sisters project has been an interesting one, although it is clear that I don’t have the dedication needed to be a good vegetable gardener. The mounds have been watered every day, although probably not enough, and perhaps I have not been vigilant enough to defend them from pests. Nevertheless, growth is still happening Continue reading
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Southwestern Squash Vine Borer

This colorful visitor has been on my Mexican Olive tree for a few days; it’s a Southwestern Squash Vine Borer (a moth). If I were a vegetable gardener, this might be something of concern, since their caterpillars eat squash and pumpkin vines from the inside. As far as I can tell, I don’t have any Continue reading
About Me
Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.
I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.
