We're about 2 months into the spring growing season, and if you're like us, you already have pests trying to enjoy the hard work you've put into your garden. You also may be wondering when these plants will ever yield produce for you and your family. After some trial and error, we've learned which products and planting methods work best to make your garden thrive. We're excited to share our finds with you! Eli's vegetable bed (the namesake seen romping in the background) got some visitors from last year's squash bugs. Last year they invaded our butternut squash bed and destroyed it before we could identify what the strangers were. Squash bugs look very similar to stink bugs, and the babies l
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