Have you noticed how all the articles on organic gardening seem to recommend that you choose disease-resistant plants? That’s generally good advice. Yet, many gardeners don’t understand exactly what ...
Phytophthora Blight: How to Handle This Deadly Garden Disease
Homesteaders put a lot into their crops. After all, that's the food you need to feed your friends and family. As the cost of living increases, we all look for ways to fill the pantry on the cheap. It ...
Potato Blackleg: How To Prevent and Deal With This Disease
As growing environments change with the climate, so does the prevention and control of diseases. One crop increasingly under pressure is the good old reliable family food hero, the potato. Blackleg ...
Citrus Greening Disease: Prevent and Manage This Devastating Problem
Waiting patiently for your citrus to ripen only makes it all the more exciting when you can finally enjoy your bounty. And all the more devastating when the fruits fail to ripen or they fall off the ...
How to Deal With Early and Late Potato Blight
I love growing potatoes. They're one of those crops that are beyond versatile in the kitchen. They store well, and just a few plants provide an abundance of stock to feed family and friends. So ...
How to Manage Silver Leaf Disease in Plum Trees
There's something magical about plum trees, with their beautiful blossoms and abundant, delicious fruit. I've always been fascinated by them after growing up with a plum tree in my backyard. I ...
12 Common Cabbage Pests and Diseases
Every year, pests and diseases are looking to make a meal out of your cabbage plants. In fact, I always plant extra in case cabbage pests decide to come for dinner. I've even taken matters into my ...
Citrus Psorosis: How to Identify and Deal With This Disease
We all love having citrus growing in our backyards. There's something to be said for being able to pop out and grab a fresh, sweet orange or lemon to add zest to our glass of water or herbal ...
5 Proven Ways to Prevent Unsightly Cauliflower Buttoning
Are your cauliflowers producing heads that look like multiple separate florets rather than a dense curd? This problem is known as "cauliflower buttoning," and it makes the heads look rather alien and ...