There are many varieties of tomato you can grow. Being the most popular food plant in the garden, tomatoes have seen a lot of experimentation and change over time. Literally thousands of types have been bred and cultivated around the world. If you've read our other post, … [Read more...]
Review: Fiskars Power Lever 28 Inch Bypass Loppers
The Fiskars Power Lever 28 Inch Bypass Loppers Model 9132 is a great low budget set of loppers. I used them to prune the flowering plum trees that line my driveway. These trees are gorgeous and have medium growth rate, but when the limbs are wet they hang low over the drive and … [Read more...]
Support Local Foods in the City with Urban Agriculture
Urban agriculture is the practice of farming in or directly around a city or town. Today, it usually refers to large outdoor gardens in the center of urban areas either in vacant lots or on rooftops. While it is often considered a sustainable practice, this label can be … [Read more...]
Identify, Prevent and Treat Garden Problems: Downy Mildew Fungal Disease
Not to be confused with powdery mildew, downy mildew is a different infection – though both are fungi. The difference is the conditions in which they occur and thus the different management requirements. Downy Mildew Host Plants Downy mildew is most often associated with … [Read more...]
Identify, Prevent and Treat Garden Problems: Powdery Mildew Fungal Disease
This is one of the most recognizable and well known of the plant diseases that affect both ornamentals and crops. It's very widespread and most severe in warm, dry climates. Powdery Mildew Host Plants Nearly any plant can be host to this blight. Powdery mildew is actually … [Read more...]
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