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… the experiences of other Master Gardeners and expand on companion-planting of native plants in the vegetable garden. All the … natives, along with their experiences and outcomes with companion-planting in the vegetable garden, as well as some …

… Miri Talabac Updated: February 28, 2025 Outdoor yard and garden tips Sustainable Gardening Make a place for birds. … and fill it with a mixture of topsoil and leaf compost. Or plant a  container garden .   Check the germination rate of … if you notice dead stems or branches. This is a fairly common occurrence on mugo pine, cherry laurel, azalea, …

… Photo: J. Burchfield Updated: January 6, 2025 Outdoor yard and garden tips Sustainable Gardening Saving and sharing … plastic containers. This is a good method to start native plant seeds that require a cold period before germination. … and full sun windows. Pests Indian meal moths  are a common problem of grains and grain products, cereals, bird …

… annual. Frost will injure top growth; needs warm weather to grow. Planting:  Direct sow the seeds in a sunny, … x 6'-7' between rows, depending on cultivar. Or plant 2-3 plants in hills spaced 6- 8 ft. apart. Fertilizer needs:  … and help protect fruits from rot diseases. Watering – Keep plants well-watered during establishment and fruit …

… Natural yellowing and dieback of oldest kale leaves Updated: February 20, 2023 Yellowing leaves is a very generic plant symptom. There can be many causes including diseases, … insect, or nutrient deficiencies. The following are common causes of leaf yellowing on vegetable plants: …

… Fig. 1 Severe stink bug feeding on green and red fruit. Outer skin peeled back showing spongy white … October 23, 2024 By Gerald (Jerry) Brust Stink Bug Damage Common in Tomatoes This Year (2013) This has been a bad year … ground beneath tomato plants, which results in monitoring problems. Only a few are necessary to cause the appearance of …

… There are several production methods available when growing lilies as a cut flower crop. Lilies can be grown in … the types of lilies to be grown, and the time of year for growing the lily crop. Fall and early spring production of … many plant viruses. They excrete large quantities of sugar-rich honey dew on which sooty mold fungus may grow. …

… discolored, slightly rough patches of the fruit skin. It does not affect eating quality. Many Asian pear cultivars … Examples include Grimes Golden, Golden Delicious, and Granny Smith. However, these cultivars will produce more abundant …

… 23, 2023 By Joseph Fiola, Ph.D. , and Dr. Kelly Hamby Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) I—Background The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF)  is now confirmed in most counties … Life stages include eggs, 4 instar nymphal stages (do not fly), and adults. Early nymphal stages move to the vineyard …

… March 2, 2023 Proper care during the first  two months  of establishment is essential to obtaining a healthy, dense … By adhering to the following basic guidelines, the chances for establishing an attractive lawn with reduced pest … herbicides labeled for these uses change frequently, it is best to consult the following weed control publications for …