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 ...
Read More | Pest PatrolIt’s seed starting time, but sometimes the first pests we have to deal with emerge from the planting medium we use. It’s time to learn what invisible pathogens might be lurking in your potting soil. Nothing is more frustrating than having your seemingly healthy seedlings wilt or turn yellow without knowing the cause. But potting ...
Read More | Pest PatrolWinter is nearly beyond us and it's time to assess how the garden faired through the cold and snowy conditions. But the problem is, sometimes it's difficult to tell whether a plant is experiencing wind burn or other stressors, or pests made an unwelcome mark. Today we will take a look at the mystery of ...
Read More | Pest PatrolMany of us are ready to clean up the garden, but what do we do with all of this spent vegetation and debris? Here are a few guidelines on what you should do with your garden waste to reduce pest and disease issues next season. 3 Bin Composting System Plants Suffering from an Infection of ...
Read More | Pest PatrolSummer is bug season, but the truth is that bugs can show up indoors at any time of the year. As your houseplant collection grows, so do the chances of plant pests. An occasional gnat or mealy bug is treatable, but an invasion can destroy your collection and your enthusiasm. Not to worry! Here are ...
Read More | Plant BabiesWe go to the garden when life becomes uncertain. There are a lot more people planting gardens with the onset of the Covid-19 virus this year even if they’ve never gardened before. For new gardeners, here are a few pests to watch for this season. Slugs strike at night Slugs - From early in the ...
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