Oh, the humble apple: a prolific provider in the home orchard. They're easy to grow and there are a lot of varieties. Unfortunately, along with the tasty fruit, you may end up with a few problems when ...
How to Identify and Control Powdery Mildew on Roses
I spent many years admiring other gardener's roses before I was brave enough to start my own. I was always told that there are many things that go wrong, but my fears didn't match reality. The biggest ...
How to Identify and Deal With Rose Rosette Disease
For those of us with an emotional attachment to our roses, nothing is more devastating than Rose Rosette Disease (RRD). Rose Rosette Disease is awful because there is no cure – when this virus hits, ...
Understanding Plant Fasciation and How to Deal With It
When you spend a lot of time in your garden you start noticing interesting things about nature. For instance, you learn how to identify useful weeds, or you might discover strange conditions such as ...
White Mold on Plants: How to Identify and Deal With Sclerotinia Rot
It seems that in some years, our biggest challenge in the garden is trying to control all of the diseases that affect our crops. In fact, some years it feels like all you are doing is battling ...
12 Common Almond Tree Pests and Diseases and How to Get Rid of Them
Almonds are the perfect snack for traveling or in-between errands. Plus, they're gorgeous trees with lots of fragrant blossoms. No wonder so many gardeners grow this tree in their backyard. Sadly, ...
13 Common Allium Plant Pests and Diseases and How to Deal With Them
The allium family of plants has some of the most common and best-loved food crops in the world, with a variety of flavorful and healthy options like onions, chives, garlic, leeks, and scallions. But ...
How to Prevent the Dreaded Catfacing in Tomatoes
One year, our tomatoes were abundant. We over-planted, expecting the inevitable losses, but despite a wet early season, the plants took off. But even with our huge harvest, our tomatoes weren’t ideal. ...
How to Deal With Cabbage Mosaic Virus Disease
Don't be fooled by the name, Cabbage Mosaic Virus attacks far more plants than just cabbages, and it can be a challenge to deal with once it infects your garden. In a good year, your cabbages, ...