Prevention

Distorted Leaves on your Peach Tree? May be Peach Leaf curl

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Peach leaf curl is a common fungal disease affecting peach and nectarine trees, causing distorted, thickened, reddish leaves in spring. The good news is that it can be effectively managed using low-toxicity, preventative methods that focus on timing, tree health, and minimal intervention. Understanding Peach Leaf Curl Least Toxic Treatment Methods Cultural and Preventative Practices […]

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What Is That White Sticky Stuff on My Plant?

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It’s the chilly time of year when gardeners look ahead to spring—starting cool-season vegetables, finishing pruning chores, and finally paying attention to long-neglected houseplants. Taking a closer look at indoor plants can sometimes reveal more than dust, and one common winter surprise is mealybugs. How to Recognize Mealybugs Plants Commonly Affected What They Are and

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Clean-up Now to Prevent Spring Problems

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Winter is an important time for home gardeners to reduce pest and disease problems before the next growing season begins. Good garden sanitation during the dormant months can greatly limit the number of insects, pathogens, and weeds that survive to cause trouble in spring. Many common garden pests overwinter in plant debris. Insects such as

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Think before you spray

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Think before you spray. It sounds good, and makes sense relative to using pesticides. But what does it really mean? In a nutshell, it means that when you have a pest problem, understand what you’re trying to manage before you take action. Know what the pest is, determine how much damage you can tolerate from

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Support Monarch Butterfly Conservation

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Monarchs, the beloved butterflies in North America, are in trouble.  The monarchs that breed in western North America migrate toward the Pacific to overwinter in tree groves scattered along the coast from Mendocino County in California to Baja California in Mexico. For twenty years, counts have been made of overwintering butterflies thanks to volunteers with

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