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Fungus on Plants

Powdery Mildew and Fungus

May 15, 2012  |  ideas, insects, insects and diseases

It's (Unofficially) Fungus Week! Aren't you excited? We've been seeing lots of samples of plant material in the last week with powdery mildew, black spot, and other fungus afflictions. We've seen it on roses,

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Japanese Beetles

Japanese Beetles

May 14, 2012  |  ideas, insects, insects and diseases

The Japanese Beetles are back. Usually appearing in late June, we have actually already had reports of a few early ones this year. And while they have been feeding voraciously already, there are still several weeks to

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Rotten tomatoes

What Is Happening To My......

June 8, 2010  |  insects, insects and diseases, vegetables

Sorry about the picture: like most gardeners, we prefer the beautiful parts of gardening. But this is nature, and nature ain't always pretty! This is an example of Blossom End Rot. It is a calcium deficiency most common

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late potato blight
Photo from Cornell University

Late Potato/Tomato Blight

July 7, 2009  |  insects, insects and diseases, vegetables

In the past week, there has been a lot of media coverage of the Late Potato Blight, which also affects tomatoes. We do not feel that is a threat to home gardeners in our area in most circumstances. The disease has been

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