By Matt Gibson Have you always wanted to start your own herb garden but are afraid that you don’t have what it takes to keep plants alive? Well, you’re not alone. Many people who would love to grow herbs hesitate in getting started because they have had bad luck with growing … [Read more...]
What Are “Nurse Plants” and What Do They Do?
By Erin Marissa Russell If you’ve run into an article as you’re reading about plants that mentions nurse plants and were left scratching your head and wondering exactly what the phrase means, you’re not alone. Many gardeners among us have read this term (especially regarding … [Read more...]
Herbs vs. Vegetables, Explained
By Matt Gibson What's the difference between herbs and vegetables, anyway? Let's take a look and explain what's different and what they have in common. The quick version is that herbs are mostly just a subset of vegetables that are usually used for flavor, garnish, aroma or … [Read more...]
How to Fight Citrus Scab (Also Known as Sour Orange Scab or Lemon Scab)
By Erin Marissa Russell and Matt Gibson Citrus scab is a fungal disease caused by the pathogen Elsinoe fawcettii and Elsinoe australis which causes the unsightly brown to pale orange wart-like scabs on the leaves, stems, and outer rinds of citrus fruit and citrus trees. The … [Read more...]
How to Fight Fire Blight Disease
By Matt Gibson & Erin Marissa Russell Fire blight disease leads to vascular wilt infections in pome trees, like apples and pears, and members of the Rosaceae plant family. Rosaceae is a large family that includes trees, shrubs, herbs and ornamentals, including mulberries, … [Read more...]
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