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Is it true that mothballs will keep squirrels out of window boxes? I've read a lot about this and asked at several gardening centers in my area, but people seem unsure.

Much like FromtheFuture's comment, I'd like tips also on how to raise and care for specific herbs. I've planted basil, thyme, rosemary and mint this year and I'm hoping they will thrive.

One of my favorites is Chocolate Cranberry Cakes with Bourbon Whipped Cream - they are amazing!
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/236426

this was our first year belonging to a csa. the folks who run our farm say that in previous years, subscribers were receiving 15 pounds of vegetables at this time, where this year we're getting 4-5 pounds each week. our farm (Clagett Farm CSA in Upper Marlboro, MD) says that many of their crops never took off because of the drought, but also because development surrounding the farm is causing more and more deer to come onto the farm in search of food.

overall, i've enjoyed the experience. our pickup point is ultra-convenient. the high point was wonderful lettuces at the beginning of the summer. the low point was only receiving one ear of corn for the entire summer. it's been fun to cook with things that i usually wouldn't purchase myself. i'd like to try it at least one more summer to see how the experience is different.

Here's the CSA we belong to: http://www.clagettfarm.org/ and http://cbf.typepad.com/clagett_farm/

And here are photos I've taken all summer of our weekly shares: http://flickr.com/photos/galant/sets/72157600286246609/