By Julie Christensen Borage (Borago officinalis) is an old-fashioned herb that isn’t grown as often as it once was – which is a shame because this humble plant has so much to offer. Borage makes a lovely plant in the flower bed, herb garden or even the vegetable garden, where … [Read more...]
Flea Control Options for the Yard
By Julie Christensen We can send a man to the moon, separate conjoined twins and build computers capable of storing millions of bits of information, yet we can’t get rid of the common flea. Fleas can be found almost everywhere, including your yard and your home. If you have pets … [Read more...]
Dealing with Cercospora Leaf Blight Fungus
Cerospora is known as both Leaf Blight and Leaf Spot. It's a common fungus that infects many food crops including carrots, grain legumes, peppers, corn, soybeans, and coffee. Many gardeners and farmers are familiar with this disease and with how its sudden appearance can spell … [Read more...]
Dealing with Botrytis Blight, or “Grey Mold” Fungus
Also known as “gray mold,” this fungus infects a lot of herbaceous annuals and perennials. Botrytis has several species with the most common being Botrytis cinerea. … [Read more...]
Dealing with Ascochyta Blight
This fungus is a member of the ascomycote family and affects many types of plants. The name “ascochyta blight” refers specifically to a type that affects stems, especially of asparagus, but is close enough in taxonomy to other asochyta types that it can also refer to others that … [Read more...]
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