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Powdery Mildew and Fungus
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,
Japanese Beetles
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
What Is Happening To My......
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
Late Potato/Tomato Blight
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