Evolution of Treatments

2000 B.C. - Here, eat this root.

1000 A.D. - That root is heathen. Here, say this prayer.

1850 A.D. - That prayer is superstition. Here, drink this potion.

1940 A.D. - That potion is snake oil. Here, swallow this pill.

1985 A.D. - That pill is ineffective. Here, take this antibiotic.

2000 A.D. - That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root.

Mt. Rumpke

This week I got to visit Mt. Rumpke (a.k.a Rumpke Dump) in Colerain. I found it fascinating to see compost made.

Garden Progress

I've had my worst gardening year ever! Only the herbs lived. Everything else (that I didn't kill with baking soda) became too wet or the bunnies ate it. But the Mandavilla is gorgeous, as it likes water.
"Karen....did you say baking soda?"
" Yes I did!" I reply proudly. I should be more ashamed. The bunnies were just devouring my garden. My neighbor is feeding them trying to get them to leave my yard alone. She has such a good heart. She doesn't realize they'll just replicate to the food supply. They set up shop in my garden. I recall Ron Wilson (Natorps) saying to put rabbit/deer repellent on. It didn't work. He warned it wouldn't stop them if they were really hungry. Then I recall dusting the foliage with a white powdery substance last year (cornstarch) I grabbed the baking soda instead! What was I thinking? Everything that the bunnies were eating shriveled up and turned brown....that'll teach those bunnies! The comfrey and black eyed Susan's forgave me and regrew. The spaghetti squash and giant pumpkin did not. I have learned. The bunnies have not. I'm wagering they'll be back. My dog loves chasing them, but if he caught them I'd just be sick.
So I am rethinking my garden for "next year". There's always next year. I love next year's garden already. It's so lush, and no bunnies!