J U LY 2015
Anza Electric Cooperative
Planting in Summer’s Heat Tips for working in your garden during the warmest weather
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Robin and Carolyn Winson of Benson, Arizona, focus on keeping things organic—from the hens they raise to the fruit and vegetables they grow. They net their fruit trees to protect from birds and squirrels, and use home remedies such as dish soap, peppermint, diatomaceous earth, cayenne pepper and other natural solutions. Every year seems to have its own challenges, Carolyn says, noting this year’s biggest pests are beetles. “Our fat lizards and hens are not keeping up with them,” Carolyn says. Here, she sprays a neem oil solution as Robin checks the squash. PHOTO BY GEOFF OLDFATHER