Cucumbers are a favorite summer vegetable, but they're not without their issues. Here is a look at a few of the most prominent pests and potential diseases of cucumbers. Cucumber Beetles as Prominent Pests Cucumber beetles strike fear into the heart of cucumber lovers because they’re so detrimental to this favorite crop. Overwintering in the ...
Read More | Pest PatrolIt's the first day of spring, but not too early to think about summer tomatoes. This is why I thought it was a good opportunity to discuss common tomato pests, and how to handle them. How to Graft Heirloom Tomatoes Aphids On Young Plants Aphids are the equivalent to the guy on the History Channel ...
Read More | Pest PatrolIs it worth growing a particular vegetable when you’re constantly battling pests? I’m huge fan of brassicas such cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower, but they can have pest issues. But there are ways to get around them. Here are a few tips on handling diseases and pest pressure on brassicas. Pest pressure on brassicas Cabbage worms ...
Read More | Pest PatrolAhhh…. mid-summer. The garden is in its full glory and we’re enjoying the bounty of the harvest. Unfortunately, some years we’re not the only ones. A wide variety of leaf-eating beetles are also feasting upon the lush growth. This is how you handle the situation. No matter where you live, there are leaf-eating beetles that jump ...
Read More | Pest PatrolThere are garden plants that don’t seem to have any pest issues at all for some people, but even these are susceptible to certain pests in particular parts of the country. Columbine comes to mind. Growing wild throughout the mountains and seemingly free-styling in the garden, it never seems to succumb to anything. But when ...
Read More | Pest PatrolThere’s no doubt it’s been a wild winter for many parts of the country. Some days we basked in lovely above average warm temps, just to turn around to throw a polar vortex our way the next day. For us, this "cold snap" lasted all of February with 32 inches of snow and actual temperatures ...
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