…If you’re familiar with verticillium wilt and various leaf blights, then you’ve already met a couple of the worst bacterial plant pathogens. Although these are soil-borne, they’re generally distributed by…
Treating the Plant Pathogen Powdery Mildew Naturally
…plants out well, don’t overwater them, and clear out debris from soil level. For example, rake and sweep away fallen leaves. If your plants do get powdery, there are some…
Almond Matters: Getting Weed Control Before Bud Break
…pushes the preemergent material into the soil to create a barrier to prevent weed germination. Getting good coverage is essential for achieving the most weed control possible. Making slow, deliberate…
Treating More Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
…humidity to germinate. As a result, you can thwart their efforts by reducing humidity. Water at soil level rather than from overhead, so you don’t drench their leaves. Additionally, make…
How to Treat Some Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
…soil care, and rotate your crops annually to keep the soil—and edible plants—healthy. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. How to Treat Common Plant Pathogens Naturally…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-18-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering researchers working on worm-like robots to collect soil data,…
Raising Your Own Cleansing Soapnut Trees
…and will grow in most soil types as long as the earth holds moisture but drains excess water away. If your area has a native soapnut variety, grow that particular…
An Easy, Mess-Free Way to Watering Houseplants
…you will want to try for your houseplants. The technique is known as bottom watering. The potting soil basically acts like a sponge and draws the water into the tiny…
CRP General Signup Will Be Open Through February 12
…of 49 million tons of greenhouse gases on an annual basis. More than nine billion tons of soil has also been prevented from eroding through participation in CRP. While certain…
DPR Continues to Look at Potential Action on Soil Fumigants
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) continues to consider actions pertaining to 1, 3-D soil fumigants. DPR has been coordinating with several counties in an effort to develop potential…
The Western View: 2020 Is A Banner Year For Citrus
…one basket. A team led by the UC with researchers around the world are investigating the role of soil and root microbes in the disease. So yes, 2020 was the…
Cold-Hardy Succulents to Have Around the House
…full sun and dry soil. ‘Spring Beauty’ Sempervivum, also known as a hen-and-chick plant, is known for its gray-green rosettes that turn plum-colored when the temperatures drop. ‘Lime Twister’ Sedum…
Significant Conservation Work Continued Despite the Challenges of 2020
…helped farmers, ranchers, and landowners implement conservation practices amidst a difficult year. NRCS has helped to address issues of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat. Through various outreach initiatives…
Chores You Should Be Doing in the Garden Right Now
Some winter chores you should be doing in the garden right now. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There’s a lot going on under the soil when the…