Tent caterpillars are showing up this week in the garden. The eggs hatch and the little caterpillars spin a group web on the end of a branch. As they grow the tent becomes bigger. They do this for their protection…
Category: Gardening & Landscape
In the Garden this Week
If you had a low fruit yield in the garden this week, this was probably due to the high temperatures. Pollen in many varieties becomes sterile when the temperature is above 90 degrees. Keep a list of the varieties that…
In the Garden this Week
Some shrubs and lawns are yellowing in the garden this week. The leaf or blade is a yellow color with green veins. Iron chlorosis is a tie-up of iron in the soil due to higher temperatures. While the iron is…
In the Garden this Week
A couple of things have been going on in the garden this week with the tomato fruits. One is the skin cracking. The cause is a sudden influx of water to the fruit causing it to expand splitting the skin.…
In The Garden This Week
Let’s talk about a few garden things in the garden this week. Leave hail damage garden plants and flower plants alone. By now you should see what is dead or dying so remove them. Most plants will set leaves and…
This Week in the Garden
Well, this week in the garden is becoming more stressful. My apple tree is slowly falling over (it will be removed this fall after harvest). Some squash plants died because of borers. The tomatoes have been hit by early blight.…
Gardens are Magical Places
Gardens are magical places where nature and human creativity come together. One of the most enchanting ways to enhance your outdoor space is by incorporating antiques into your garden landscape. These pieces bring a sense of history, charm, and uniqueness…
Bugs in the Garden
There are several bugs in the garden and flower beds making their appearance. First of all, the squash beetles, while not particularly problematic, the beetles do lay eggs on the undersides of the leaves. These eggs hatch and the borers…
This Week in the Garden
This week in the garden, with the wet, cool weather a lot of fungus diseases are showing up. One is a scab in cucumbers and other vine crops. It appears on the leaves as a halo of yellow surrounding a…
In the Gardens this Week
There have been some questions in the gardens this week about strawberries turning black and shriveling (grey mold). This is a fungus called Botrytis which affects fruits, flowers, and sometimes leaves. It is worse in cooler, wetter weather also affecting…
Common Issues in Gardens this Week
Let’s have a chat about some common issues in gardens this week and how to tackle them! First off, if you’re growing cucumbers, there are two diseases you should be on the lookout for anthracnose and wilt. Anthracnose is a…
Aphids Coming to Play this Week
Aphids are coming to play this week. These are tiny, mostly green soft-bodied insects sucking out the plant juices. Many aphids are only plant-specific to the plant family they attack. Like rose aphids attack only plants in the rose family.…
This Week in the Garden (May 30)
This week in the garden, a few interesting weeds are cropping up. Let’s take a closer look at each one and share some tips on dealing with them: First up is a weed that’s a flat mat of leaves with…
Jazzing up your Outdoor Space
When it comes to jazzing up your outdoor space with some unique planters, the possibilities are endless! You can get creative by repurposing all sorts of stuff you might otherwise toss out. Think old tires that can be stacked up…
Winter Desiccation
Last week, we discussed winter injury on spruce trees, and now it seems that some maples, birches, and hackberries are also affected. If your tree hasn’t leafed out at the top, it’s likely due to winter desiccation. We had another…