By Dwayne
I just ran across a book that I think every gardener, landscaper, homeowner, plant propagator, and plant lover should have. It is called What’s Wrong With My Plant? (And How Do I Fix It?): A Visual Guide to Easy Diagnosis and Organic Remedies and I thought I would pass along my opinion.
With this book, you [...]
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By Dwayne
Rhizoctonia web blight is a persistent problem with Azaleas. It is a fungal disease that cannot be detected by the human eye, which makes it extremely difficult to control. The fungus can be present on stem cuttings and then transferred to nursery stock which can then infect entire Azalea crops, making a vicious circle of [...]
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By Dwayne
This post is a clarification to my earlier post titled How To Compost Human Feces-The Person Who Wrote That Article Will Get You In Huge Trouble.
The author of the original article I referred to when I wrote the post was very vague and non-descriptive in my opinion when they wrote their article. In my opinion, [...]
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By Dwayne
I recently found an article via my RSS feed that recommends that we compost our own waste. Yes, our poop. The author (who is unidentified, which is probably best so he/she doesn’t get sued) goes on to explain the process that can be used and that it is safe and smells nice too. They even [...]
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By Dwayne
After battling Sudden Oak Death (Phytophthora ramorum) for 14 years, scientists are now baffled as to how the pathogen can survive in waterways even after all known sources and hosts are removed.
Read the full article at the San Francisco Chronicle.
Read my previous article on Sudden Oak Death.
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By Dwayne
EDIT: Seanna Annis, the blueberry pathologist at the University of Maine who discovered the fungus that is affecting blueberry plants in Maine stopped by and left a few clarifications on this article as a comment. I originally gathered the facts from a local newspaper who evidently made a few mistakes in the article. Please read [...]
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By Dwayne
A few links that relate to Sudden Oak Death (SOD)
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has just recently uncovered clues about P. ramorum (Sudden Oak Death, or SOD) that may help get the disease under control.
Read the article from the USDA website.
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By Dwayne
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I just ran across this article on how to avoid tick bites called 10 tips to avoid tick bites. It was written by Debbie Hadley, who writes about insects at About.com.
Don’t forget to see my article on building a tick trap for a safe and effective way of eliminating [...]
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By Dwayne
Another quick list of plant disease links
Prevention is best way to control plant disease – Las Vegas Sun
When we deal with garden pests we are often surprised by their appearance and the amount of damage they can do in a short period.
» Blog Archive » Make No Mistake, Fighting blackspot is a pain in …
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By Dwayne
A quick list of plant disease links.
Get Rid of Garden Plants Bugs and Diseases | My Mysterious …
Clever Tricks A drop of mineral oil on corn silk will keep out worms. Apply to tip of each ear when silks begin to brown, with a medicine dropper, pump-type.
WNC Vegetable and Small Fruits News: Did you know…
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