Pest Patrol

What to do About Apple Scab and Pear Scab

It's been a glorious summer with more rain than many of us can remember, but of course, we need to have something to talk about in the garden. This increase of moisture in cooler temperatures has led to some fungal issues in the fruit trees. Today we're gonna talk about apple scab in pear scab, ...

How Does a Late Snowstorm Affect the Garden?

While I typically talk about what to do about pests, today I am bemoaning the 427th day of winter. Yes, it’s leaning towards the end of April, but we have over a foot of snow with more falling. This is a new experience for many people (except those who’ve lived in Montana for decades) so ...