The days are short, and the weak rays of the sun barely warm the skeleton of the garden. We’re stepping into the Persephone Period. Referring to the mythical tale of Demeter’s daughter’s time in the Underworld, where daylight fall below 10 hours a day, it’s a time of rest. Yet, even though it feels like ...
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 ...
Read More | Pest PatrolThe leaves on your plants are the first indicators of health. They’re also the food production facility. As a result, when your leaves are damaged, it’s time to take notice. Your plants' leaves tell you what is wrong. Sun-scald looks more serious than it is The sun is welcomed in the garden, but even plants ...
Read More | Pest PatrolWater is a big issue in this area. When and how you water is important to plant health. We typically start watering in April. By the middle of the summer, it’s almost a daily occurrence as our arid conditions desiccate the plants. For years I made do by setting out sprinklers or lining up multiple ...
Read More | Pest PatrolAs the world greens up, it’s time to assess the health fo the trees around us. In my walks I noticed some of the evergreens stripped bare of needles at the end of their branches. I thought I better investigate to find out why are the needles dropping on the evergreens. Naked pines The pine ...
Read More | Pest PatrolSince I eat a lot of beets, I planted a fair number of them this year. The only problem is, my first batch has issues with leaves turning brown and dying. To ensure I have plenty of beets to enjoy, I had to do my homework to figure out what might be happening to them. ...
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