Hello Gardeners,
Pollinators: The gardens are a great place to support pollinators, which are declining around the world.
Here is an interesting site about pollinators: https://www.pollinator.org/pollinators.
This is a great resource from the University about supporting pollinators in your garden: https://pollinators.wisc.edu/
And now for some less beneficial insects. If you weren’t already tired of dealing with potato beetles and bean beetles, unfortunately we’ve had some reports of more insect pests.
Squash bugs: Adult squash bugs look quite a bit like stink bugs but are narrower. The nymphs are gray with black legs. You might find them gathering together on the undersides of squash plant leaves. They especially like squash (winter and summer), but will eat anything in the cucurbit family, so they might attack cucumbers and melons as well. It’s a good idea to start trying to get rid of them as soon as you see signs. Picking off the bugs and eggs and dumping them in soapy water is the best method. Some people have success with neem oil.
Japanese beetles: Japanese beetles are actually quite pretty. They’re an iridescent green and copper color. They will eat quite a few things but love to eat beans and raspberries. The same soapy water method is best for them too.
Independent workday opportunity at Eagle Heights: We’re looking for a volunteer to clear the weeds from a half plot at Eagle Heights. Please let me know if you’re interested and can do the workday soon.
Thanks, and happy gardening,
Lily
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