Treesearch Farms and Leyendecker Landscape have put together a very interesting and informative workshop scheduled May 26th, 2011 from 11:00-12:30.
The focus of this workshop is on local bees and a introduction to a new style of Bee hive called “Top Bar”.
As a landscaper, I have noticed a lack of bees and it seems to get worse every year. This could really have a effect on pollination and our local food crops. I understand many of you are highly afraid or allergic to bees. Evidently this new Top Bar construction is far less invasive to the bees, creating far less limitations for them therefore, making them less agitated, much more productive and much more docile.
This new bee hive construction is way less maintenance and easy to care for.
Anyone could do it!
We are so proud to announce that well known speaker and admired expert Angela Chandler will lead us in a discussion on the evident problems and decline of the local bees, teach us how we can make a difference by using the new Top Bar method, Show us how easy it is to install bees using the Top Bar bee hive and educate us on the importance of the bees for pollination of our local farms and crops. This Workshop is free and will include a sandwich box lunch so please let us know if you are coming.
Hope to see you all there.
more information here: Leyendecker Landscape Facebook Page
or visit the EVENT PAGE directly!
Well, it is already here! The dreaded Powdery Mildew.
It seems to be a bit early, showing signs in early May and late April this year. Houston, Texas has not had any rain in months, so we are experiencing an extremely dry season to boot. The powdery mildew along with drought conditions is creating stress to your trees and plants, therefore; this added stress can make your veggie and flowering plants and trees weak and more susceptible to bug infestations and other ailments.
Powdery Mildew is a grayish-white film or powdery substance that very commonly develops on Crepe Myrtles, but there are varieties that are more resistant to it, such as the Natchez. So make sure to research what varieties are best suited for your area. Don’t hesitate to ask questions before deciding on the right one.
For the folks growing veggies or fruits, keep an eye on your squash, zucchini, cucumbers, melons, blueberries, apples, peaches, plums and apricots.
Here is a way to Organically Treat and stay on top of the problem.
One method is to make a batch of Baking Soda Fungicide. Take a one gallon sprayer, add water, one tablespoon of baking soda and one tablespoon of orange oil. Spray the foliage lightly 2 or 3 times a week. If you have a severe case and the baking soda mixture does not work, then try spraying Neem oil everyday for seven days. Neem is also used as a fungicide and as a insecticide.
I hope that helps you, feel free to contact me with any questions.
All my best to you on this Mothers Day 2011.
What a fantastic day it turned out to be.
Packed with fun like minded people, good music and fantastic food!
Fresh organic cut greens from the garden, Pretty in pink 
Talk about farm to table!
