Pest Patrol

Berry Diseases and How to Remedy Them

This is a banner year for raspberries. With plenty of rain this spring and a warm summer they’re producing a large amount of huge, luscious berries. Granted, I have to pick early in the morning to avoid the yellow jackets, but despite paring down the raspberry patch, we’ll have plenty to make jam. The only ...

What are Those Spots on the Rhubarb Leaves?

Rhubarb is typically one of those plants that you put in the ground and simply harvest. But even this tenacious perennial has its moments. If your rhubarb suddenly has spots on it, or isn’t thriving, there are a couple of reasons why this might be happening. Growing Rhubarb Above Ground Two issues that cause spots ...