Garden Party - Thanks Everyone!

Stink Bugs

Stink bugs, it turns out, are probably going to be a huge agricultural problem in the not too distant future.  Here's a link from the University of Florida Entomology Department showing how to make a stink bug trap.   Actually, I'm thinking it may not have been squash bugs that destroyed the school pumpkin patch. They look pretty much alike unless you really stop to check them out.  Which I didn't.  
Hmmmmm. . .

They don't seem to like the nightshade family as they seem to have left the tomatoes and potatoes alone.  Good to know I guess.  Looks like the garden club has a new project!

Garden Club starting again

I'll be meeting with any students who are interested in working in the garden every Tuesday afternoon after school.  We'll get started as soon as everyone arrives and work until 3:30.  All I need is a note from parents saying that their kid is staying after school with me and letting me know how they are going to get home.  For now, parents will have to pick up their kids or they'll have to go to the After School Program.  When clubs officially start at the end of this month, there will be a bus to the Boys and Girls club at 3:30 (ish).

Any parents that would like to help out are also more than welcome to come one out and work in the garden with us.  Actually, I'm begging you!  Please come out and help.  There are a lot of kids that want to help and the more adults present, the less chaotic the group is.

Also, don't forget our garden party on Saturday, September 18th from 1-4.