AboutKindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger Expertise I can answer questions about natural gardening. We refer to our type of gardening as Orthodox organic. We do not use chemicals of any kind for pest control or plant growth. I can offer information regarding the growth of herbs and spices, as well. I can also share some canning and freezing tips for enjoying home grown vegetables year round. Growing vegetables provides healthy benefits for the body and the mind.
Experience We live on what I believe is now termed a hobby farm. We are Messianic missionaries and raise all of our own vegetables, and some fruit. The change in the grocery budget is absolutely amazing.
Publications Last Days Survival Handbook, Simply Abundant
Question something is eating the fruit on the vine. A friend gave me several tomatoe plants and I couldn't pot them so I made a raised bed and planted them all. (1st time veggie gardner). It started out ok but now they are all bunched together. I have cut off some leaves and that has helped but now the leaves are curling because I guess I am watering and it is raining.(I live in Florida and sometimes it rains and sometimes it doesn't so I water) I will stop watering so often which I guess takes care of that problem. But I only find a small black bug with a Vshaped head and I take it away. I check my plants every evening and can find nothing. Is it too late to do any thing about pests? I have plenty of flowers and many tomatoes but some are not making it to red. I have pulled some off as they turn red on the bottom but the color is mottled. I am ready to pull them out and wait till next year. Can you help me.
Answer Dear Barbara,
Definitely too much watering. If they start to look wilted between rains, is the only time you need to water mature plants. If they are partially ripe, they should fully ripen in the window sill. I recommend diatomaceous earth for pests. Just sprinkle it on and most bugs, even tomato worms go away.
I hope this helps. Don't get too discouraged. I applaud your efforts.
Kind Regards,
KD
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