Cucurbit Downy Mildew has been spotted in New Hampshire. That’s the announcement that came into my inbox earlier this week from the University of Massachusetts Extension Program. Not really knowing what Cucurbit Downy Mildew is compared to other mildews that might strike my cucumbers and other crops in the cucurbit family, I decided to investigate. ...
Read More | Just Veggies, caThe “I grew my cucumbers vertically up a cattle fence panel and I’ve never had such a huge harvest,” my brother mentioned to me during our Thanksgiving catch-up phone call. Craig is an enthusiastic gardener living in South Dakota. A transplant to the West, he’s getting accustomed to the conditions that summer gardening in ...
Read More | Just VeggiesIf you haven’t ordered seeds, do it now. And with that in mind, this is a good time to discuss how to choose disease resistant varieties in your vegetable selections. It’s frustrating when the garden is in full production just to watch leaves turn yellow or the plants wither before your eyes. This is why ...
Read More | Pest PatrolNo matter how long I've been doing this, I consistently find that every season is different and you always learn something. This year marked dramatic changes beginning with a cooler spring, yet not cold, blessed with plenty of precipitation. I planted the garden by mid-May, and it was well on its way to be one ...
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