Garden Blessing this morning, ChrisK

Knowing as we do, that all things relate- 

And that all of life mutually contributes;

Let us invite blessing on the soil, from which the goodness comes- 

 

 

Dark earth, awakening from winter... be abundant.

 

Unseen Microbes of life, thriving and coaxing.. be abundant.

 

Worms and wiggling things, aerating and making room.. be abundant

 

Minerals and Nitrogen, elements of energy.. be abundant.

 

Essence of life previous lived, 

now richly composted and giving itself to be our new garden, . . be abundant.

 

 

Rich soil, ever present reminder of generous hospitality;

Rich soil who welcomes our seeds and starts

(And wayfaring weeds equally) . . be abundant

 

Rich soil, steady, patient presence

 of life and death and renewal .. be abundant-

 

  and host well our garden.

 

Amen.

HG garden drone photo

Here's a HG Garden drone photo, click for full size.  Taken by Tim Cotter, mid-Feb. 2021.

Managing Diseases and Insects in Home Orchards

A newly updated guide from OSU on tree fruit disease management……Tom

 

In this guide, you can learn best pest management practices for your home orchards. Suggested materials and times of application should have activity on the indicated pest. There are many fungicides and insecticides that are effective for managing the diseases and insects listed on the label when used according to the label directions. For more information, see the PNW Pest Management Handbooks, at https://pnwhandbooks.org.

 

https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/ec631/html

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