Second Harvest

Today, I harvested 4 cucumbers and 1 zucchini from “The Garden”. I just enjoyed 2 mini salads with lettuce, Cabot cheese, and cucumber slices, from a cuke that I harvested this morning. I am so proud of myself!

Now, on to the nasties in my garden. I have Squash bugs and Squash Bug eggs! Eww! Here is what they look like!

I have one zucchini plant that has taken a serious hit because of these buggers! I am on a mission, not to let them destroy the rest! I did some internet research, and found that a good way to destroy the eggs is to cover them with masking tape and then peel them off of the plant. Fold the masking tape and destroy the eggs by squeezing them between your fingers. This is an effective but gross method. I had on gardening gloves and could still feel it! To describe…imagine little packaging bubbles that you pop, with extra juice inside……exactly….gross! But, I will destroy them with no issues for the sake of my garden.
Tonight I am making a concoction of garlic, onions, cayenne pepper and dish soap to tackle the adult Squash bugs tomorrow. It is an organic, but effective “insecticide” to rid myself of these bugs. Good riddens!