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...]
Controlling Blossom End Rot in the Garden
Photo found on Flickr.com, courtesy of mrpbps. Blossom end rot is a disease of fruiting crops--including tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and cucurbits--that can result in serious damage to the crops. In fact, gardeners and farmers may lose half of their crop to blossom end … [Read more...]