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Ladybug nymph watching

Posted on October 9, 2011 by CuriousG

I’m so excited to have found ladybug nymphs in the garden that I’ve been going to watch them ever since I found them… We had a couple of rainy days and I didn’t see the nymphs when I went to … Continue reading →

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Posted in Beneficial insects, Insects, Life cycle | Tagged ladybug, Singapore

The verdict on growing kangkong in water

Posted on October 7, 2011 by CuriousG

I recently decided to experiment with growing kangkong in our outdoor fish tank. It was an interesting idea, but apparently not a good one. The stem that I tossed directly into the tank didn’t grow at all. It’s just floating … Continue reading →

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Posted in Growth & development, Vegetables | Tagged kangkong, Singapore, Water Convolvulus, water spinach

Aphids do attract ladybugs!

Posted on October 5, 2011 by CuriousG

A few months ago, I marveled at the sight of a ladybug feasting on black aphids on my winged bean vines. While it confirmed what I’d heard about having to have the pests before the beneficial insects came to feed … Continue reading →

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Posted in Beneficial insects, Garden pests, Life cycle, Nature at work | Tagged ladybug, Singapore, yellow aphids

Growing the Red Lady papaya from seed to fruit

Posted on October 3, 2011 by CuriousG

It’s been a long journey, but we’ve finally reached the conclusion. In August 2010, I planted the first Red Lady papaya seeds. They germinated within days, and I thought it would be just a couple of months before they matured … Continue reading →

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Posted in Fruiting plants, Growth & development | Tagged Red Lady papaya, Singapore

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