Jessica Walliser https://farm-kits.com/author/jessica-walliser/ Cultivating curiosity and confidence Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:44:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.5 https://i0.wp.com/savvygardening.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-savvyfavicon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Jessica Walliser https://farm-kits.com/author/jessica-walliser/ 32 32 192772205 The harlequin cabbage bug: Identification and organic controls https://farm-kits.com/harlequin-cabbage-bug/ https://farm-kits.com/harlequin-cabbage-bug/#respond Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:44:16 +0000 https://farm-kits.com/?p=16472 The first time I saw a harlequin cabbage bug in my vegetable garden, I nearly admired it before I... READ MORE »

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]]> https://farm-kits.com/harlequin-cabbage-bug/feed/ 0 16472 When is corn ready to harvest? Signs to watch for and how to pick https://farm-kits.com/when-is-corn-ready-to-harvest/ https://farm-kits.com/when-is-corn-ready-to-harvest/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:01:12 +0000 https://farm-kits.com/?p=16419 When is corn ready to harvest and how can you be sure to get your timing right are easily the two... READ MORE »

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]]> https://farm-kits.com/diy-self-watering-planter/feed/ 0 15926 When to plant canna bulbs in gardens and containers https://farm-kits.com/when-to-plant-canna-bulbs/ https://farm-kits.com/when-to-plant-canna-bulbs/#respond Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:45:20 +0000 https://farm-kits.com/?p=15893 If you’re planning to plant canna lilies in your garden beds or containers, you first need to know... READ MORE »

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