Pest Patrol

Pros and Cons of Setting Out Plants Early

This winter and spring have been a wild ride, but I am happy to be planting tomatoes, zucchini, and cucumbers weeks ahead of the last frost. For over 40 years, I've used Wall-O-Waters and other season-extending techniques to start the season early. But it got me wondering, what are the positive and negative aspects of ...

Look for These Late Season Pests and Diseases in the Garden

There's a hint of autumn in the air, and while tasks in the garden have slowed, it'sit's still important to remain vigilant to keep your garden healthy. Here are a few late season pests and diseases to watch for in the garden. Watch for Anthracnose This fungal infection affects squash, cucumbers, watermelons, and muskmelons, often ...

How to deal with tomato troubles

Tomatoes are probably the most popular vegetable - yes, I know they are technically a fruit - in the garden. But they are not without pest and disease issues. Today we’ll discuss how to resolve some of these tomato issues. Types of Tomatoes The notorious tomato hornworms Tomato hornworms are probably the most notorious tomato ...