Tag Archives: Tatume

Controlling Squash Vine Borers (Melittia cucurbitae)

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Jay White

In my mind, squash vine borers are kind of the nut sedge of the insect world. They reproduce like crazy and they are very difficult to control. Very few pests in the garden are as dreaded and damaging as the … Continue reading →

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Friends and Fresh Cut Flowers

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Jay White

This past Friday, two very pleasant things occurred at the Yupneck’s house;  an unexpected visit from my youngest daughter and the first formal dinner party hosted in our newly remodeled farmhouse (celebrating the “almost end” of a five year remodeling … Continue reading →

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Tatume’ – The wonder squash with many names

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Jay White

Some of the best things in the world happen by accident;  Post it Notes, potato chips, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and my discovery of Tatume’ squash.   While three of these accidental discoveries yielded vast quantities of money for their inventors, … Continue reading →

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