Author Archives: Stalk of Fennel

About Stalk of Fennel

I like to grow stuff I can use!

Leafhopper Assassin Bug nymph (Zelus renardii)

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

Found this Leafhopper Assassin Bug nymph lurking about the Jerusalem Artichokes.  According to Bugguide.net it is a generalist predator despite it’s common name. djpaulkom.tv commander levitra A number of men might have the ability to add their own URL to … Continue reading →

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Fry in the Aquaponics!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

I was checking out the hops growing over the aquaponics pond and noticed fry swimming around!  A few months ago all the sunfish where removed, supposedly, from the pond to make room for catfish fingerlings ordered from a fish farm.  Apparently … Continue reading →

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Mealybug Destroyer Larva eating an Aphid (Macro Video)

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

Found this Mealybug Destroyer Larva under a squash leaf treating an aphid badly.  I love how the little Destroyer keeps rearing back . They have got the india viagra generic in cheap. This is due to the ability viagra online … Continue reading →

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55g barrel and soaker hose getup to alter pH of city water in bulk for Blueberries (or other acid lovers)

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

“55g barrel and soaker hose getup to alter city water pH for Blueberries in bulk” or “Is growing blueberries in central Texas insane?” Our tap water originates from Lady Bird Lake which is a dammed up section of the Colorado … Continue reading →

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Io Moth (Automeris io) Venomous Green Caterpillar.

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

Sister Squid found this Io Moth Caterpillar crawling around in our Yard Long Beans.  Neither of us knew what it as and luckily we did’t try and pick it up.  The Io Moth Caterpillar is one of a number of stinging caterpillars … Continue reading →

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Pulled up tomato with possible Fusarium or Verticillium Wilt

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

Pulled up a Solar Fire tomato plant on Saturday. It was across the mulch path from the magnolia stump, just a bit towards the front walk. I should have taken a photo first but I was sick and didn’t even … Continue reading →

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I hate you Squash Vine Borer

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

This vile horrible creature is the Squash Vine Borer.  She’s a wasp mimic, active during the day, a quick flier and most likely the cause of your dying squash.  I hate you Squash Vine Borer.  She lays her tiny flat orange … Continue reading →

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Feed your predator insects – Butterfly Weed

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

Butterfly Weed (asclepias tuburosa) and Mexican Butterfly Weed (asclepias curassavica)  are drought tolerant species of milkweed native to North America.  They have clusters of small bright yellow to orange flowers.   In the winter Butterfly Weed (a. tuburosa) dies to the … Continue reading →

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Mealybug Destroyer

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

At first I thought it was a wooly aphid so I looked it up and it didn’t look right. Then I thought maybe it was a mealy bug so I looked that up. Nope… but it did send me down … Continue reading →

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Paper wasps

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

Ahhhh my winged minions.  These are one of my favorite insects in the garden.  I’m sure it’s partially because they’re usually feared and misunderstood.  If they sting you it hurts, but unlike yellowjackets or hornets they’re usually fairly docile.  I … Continue reading →

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