Yesterday while DH was sifting the finished compost, I sprayed the small, dark mystery bugs on the chard with horticultural oil. They look a bit like aphids, but black. I've never had any significant bug issues on my chard, but these things are so problematic that some of the leaves look like they are melting to mush. I also, finally, took the time to separate some romaine and buttercrunch lettuce seeds that I'd saved from last spring.
Today we took that finished compost and put down a good layer in the North and West garden beds at home. I wonder if that will draw back the racoon, to dig for fresh worms. Hope not.
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