Last year, I discovered just how much fun it is to grow those odd, “ugly” varieties of gourds and pumpkins. You know what I’m talking about - the ones covered in strange colors, bumps, ...
13 Spinach Pests and Diseases and How to Stop Them
Almost every gardener has tried their hand at growing spinach at some point. It grows quickly, packs a ton of nutrition, and takes little work to make it thrive. Unless, of course, your spinach is hit ...
Pear Tree Pests and Diseases That Could Ruin Your Harvest
Homegrown pears are delicious, and pear trees are one of the easiest fruits trees to grow in your backyard orchard. Don't risk losing that tasty harvest! Keep an eye out for these pear tree pests and ...
12 Mulberry Tree Pests and Diseases and How to Stop Them
Our large, 30-year-old mulberry tree is one of the prized parts of our homestead, producing over 50-gallons of berries each year. These large, deciduous trees rarely have issues, but if you have one ...
How to Identify and Treat Common Onion Pests and Diseases
If you plan to grow onions, you'll likely deal with onion pests and diseases at some point. You may be lucky and have some very successful years, but they'll likely be followed by a crop of fuzzy, ...
The 19 Most Common Strawberry Plant Pests and Diseases
Strawberry plants are one of the easiest fruit plants to add to your garden, but that doesn't mean you won't encounter common strawberry pests and diseases. Pests and diseases love strawberry plants ...
11 Citrus Tree Pests and Diseases That Can Destroy Your Grove
People who live in subtropical or tropical regions are lucky because they can grow citrus fruits, but the downside is that these trees come with plenty of pests and diseases. Some of these problems ...
13 Common Basil Plant Pests and Diseases
Basil is one of the most popular culinary herbs to grow, thanks to its fragrance and delicious flavor. It's also one of the easiest herbs to grow, so when your basil plants start to die, you wonder ...
How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Crown and Root Gall
When you think about how many pests and diseases can affect your food gardens, you could be forgiven for thinking it's easier just to buy all your groceries and forget about gardening. Crown and ...