If you’ve got a tough landscaping situation, bayberry shrub (Myrica) might just be the solution. Bayberry is native to eastern North America and thrives along the rugged coastal areas of Maine. Hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 6, this shrub has a loose, open form and … [Read more...]
Black Spot Fungal Disease Overview
Although this fungal blight can infect many types of plants, including apple trees, tomatoes, and more, it is most often associated with roses. It's the rose gardener's most dreaded foe. … [Read more...]
Dirty Dozen Fruits and Vegetables with High Pesticide Residues
By Julie Christensen The Environmental Working Group is a non-profit organization that conducts research on the effects of pesticides in our foods. Every year, this organization issues a list of the top twelve fruits and vegetables that are most heavily contaminated with … [Read more...]
Dealing With Botrytis Grey Mold
Greenhouse growers and those who love soft fruits will likely be familiar with grey mold. This fungus is a subset of Botrytis cinerea and is very common. It's marked by the grayish mold that grows on the infected plant. … [Read more...]
Dealing With Alternaria Blight
Called Alternaria spp. by science, this fungal infection is the bane of tomato and cole crop growers everywhere. There are three species of Alternaria blight: Alternaria leaf spot for tomato – Alternaria stem canker (A. alternata) Alternaria leaf spot for cole crops – … [Read more...]
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