July Garden Walk-Through: Managing Tomatoes & Tackling Pickle Worms

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Join me for a quick garden walk-through on July 17th to see the latest happenings at the GardenFarm™! This week, I'm updating you on the progress of native flowers, winter squash trellis, tomatoes, and the battle with pickle worms.

The winter squash is slowly filling out the trellis, but different varieties grow at different rates. The tomatoes are thriving despite the heat and humidity, though I've had to remove a few plants. I'll show you how I manage the plants and when it's time to pick the ripe tomatoes.

One of the biggest challenges right now is dealing with pickle worms, which bore into the winter squash fruit. I'll share some tips on using BT to combat these pests. Plus, a shout-out to lemon basil for its insect-deterring properties and lovely scent.

And for all of you Larrie the Garden Cat fans, she makes a short appearance and even says hello.

0:00 – Introduction
0:10 – Georgia Native Rudbeckia in Bloom
0:28 – Peppers Update and Slug Control
1:15 – Winter Squash Trellis Progress
1:37 – Tomato Update and Harvesting
2:33 – Oops, I meant to say "cucurbits" here, not "brassicas."
2:40 – Winter Squash Pests: Pickle Worms
3:03 – Squash Bug Eggs and Squash Beetles
3:42 – Organic Pest Controls: BT and Spinosad
4:10 – Weather and Conclusion

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