When considering pests, we need to take a broader perspective. In this case, I noticed aphids on my catnip plant, then spotted the aphids and ants. What’s going on when aphids, ants, and ladybugs are on the same plant? What Do Aphids Do? Aphids are sap sucking insects that are very common on vegetables and ...
Read More | Pest PatrolMany of us deal with whiteflies on indoor plants, but some varieties of these pests, particularly the silverleaf whitefly, can be problematic in the home garden. Here is what to look for with the silverleaf whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) and what to do about them. Podcast: Battling Whiteflies How Did Silverleaf Whiteflies Arrive Here? It is ...
Read More | Pest PatrolMany of us are ready to clean up the garden, but what do we do with all of this spent vegetation and debris? Here are a few guidelines on what you should do with your garden waste to reduce pest and disease issues next season. 3 Bin Composting System Plants Suffering from an Infection of ...
Read More | Pest PatrolI’m not always the most organized person in the fall, but this year I managed to dig up the lemon verbena plant that grew beautifully this summer. But as lemon verbena often do, it dropped its leaves in protest. I was ready to chuck it, but my husband saw a few tiny sprouts on the ...
Read More | Pest PatrolLast year, a friend gave me a goji berry bush (Lycium barbarum). I initially planted it where I removed a Nanking cherry, which didn't quite work, so this spring I transplanted it in another area, and now it is producing berries for the first time. The great thing about goji berries is they are a ...
Read More | Pest PatrolWith ample rain this is a banner year for spring crops. My broccoli is beautiful, the lettuce is lovely, and my spinach… is turning brown and white on the edges. What is happening? My goal is to discover why my spinach leaves are changing color and drying. Is It a Nutrition Issue? The first thing ...
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