The tomato plant disease known as late blight occurs during periods of cool, rainy weather that may come at the end of a growing season. It looks almost like frost…
Tomato Plant Diseases to Watch Out for this Summer
Nothing will ruin a tomato crop plant than diseases like leaf spots and blights that can pop up and ruin your garden party. Don’t let these potential problems scare you…
Foods That Will Happily Grow on a Balcony
…plants. Strawberries and blueberries thrive in a compact setting and work really well in hanging baskets. Leaf lettuces do very well in containers and don’t require much space or soil…
Almond Matters: Another Rain Event Means Another Fungicide Treatment
… “Scab, Alternaria, they can really wreak havoc if there’s nothing in place to prevent them from geminating and if they’ve already germinated, then sporulate.” The wet weather earlier in the…
Delicious Leafy Greens to Grow in Your Garden
Cathy Isom tells you about some delicious leafy greens to grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Delicious Leafy Greens to Grow in Your Garden…
Almond Matters: Implementing Your Fungicide Plan
…for disease development, primarily at this time I would say scab. I’ve seen some scab in a couple of orchards and Alternaria could be popping its ugly head up especially…
HLB Quarantine Regulation Change to Further Protect California Citrus
Adult Asian citrus psyllid on a citrus leaf. USDA/ARS Photo by David Hall A slight change in California Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) quarantine rules should further help fight against the…
Critical Timing for Vine Mealybug Management
…mealybug is imperative for preventing the spread of leafroll virus. Jimenez noted that are a limited number of tools that are available for growers to work with in their effort…
Reasons Why Leaves on Your Plants Turn Yellow
…will turn yellow on their lower leaves. Other common causes of yellowing leaves: nutrient deficiency, leaf spot disease, fungus gnats, and temperature issues. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance…
Almond Matters: Seasonal Priorities for Growers
…see some disease start to develop. Alternaria is right around the corner, I think. Scab is another one that is out there; I saw some the other day that was…
How to Treat a Plant Infected with Rust
…types of sprays in the early morning or evening to prevent leaf burn. While it may be extraordinarily common, plant rust is always an unpleasant surprise. Prevention is best, but…
Discovery of Plant Rust in Your Garden
Wheat Leaf Rust Cathy Isom explains to you what you can expect, and what some of the causes are, with the discovery of plant rust in your garden. That’s coming…
Types of Bonsai Trees Best for the Beginner
…It features attractive leaf displays that change colors with the seasons; pretty white, pink, or red springtime blossoms; and bright red berries in the fall. In temperate growing zones, this…
Dealing with Bacterial Garden Blight
…Garden Blight Bacterial blight is a common garden ailment. It’s a serious disease that affects many plants, including several Asian lilac varieties along with other large fruit and nut tree…