The Squash Bugs Have Won

The final squash-type plant has been taken over by the squash bugs.  I'd like to know how they even know I am growing squash!  Last year was the first year I planted squash and zucchini and the squash bugs showed up right away.  Do they have a website or some other mode of communication to let them know where to go?  It's mind-boggling to me!

Anyway, I am finished with zucchini and squash for this year, and cucumbers, too.  Between the heat and the squash bugs, I am flying the white flag around those particular vegetables.  I think I will plant some fall veggies in those now unused containers...nothing squash related, for sure!

The Garden Grows

Everything is growing beautifully, so far.  One of the tomato plants is about to bloom and I think one of the pepper plants may be, as well.  The squash in the bags of soil on the ground are growing like mad!  I will be thinning them this weekend, along with the zucchini and cucumber plants.  

Still have some more to plant this weekend, including herbs.  It's been slow-going here with the drama as of late...human illness, doggie illness, crazy work schedules and other things, too.  

We have seen some squash bugs already and some little caterpillar chewing on one tomato plant.  I think some insecticidal soap may be in order for the caterpillar.  I will talk to my gardening consultant...my sister...she knows everything about growing veggies!