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… Avoid adding fresh manure to the garden. Wireworms Potato wireworm.  Photo: G. Lively Appearance   They are … soil. Host plants Potatoes and beetroots. They also infest sweet potato, turnip, and onion. Signs/symptoms They feed on … larvae. Plan to dig and eat new potatoes rather than growing storage potatoes. To reduce wireworm populations, …

… local food pantries. We work with youth groups for the " Grow-It-Eat-It " program. Our farm features demonstration, … ideas. The program begins in January with a Community Seed Swap where vegetable, herb, annual flower, and native … for exchange. 2024 Garden Smarter Lecture Schedule SEED SWAP - 2026 Seed Swap will be held on January 17th from …

… including rhododendron, azalea, camellia, mountain laurel, pieris, some hollies and pines, and leucothoe. They require a …

… for early-season pests that can impact stand establishment and ultimately yield potential. Seedcorn maggots are a common problem in freshly tilled fields, especially those … they emerge, especially in fields with a history of early pest issues, cover crops, or heavy residue. Focus on stand …

… bloom earlier in the spring than pome fruits (apple and pear), and the flowers frequently suffer damage from spring … Bellaire Large fruit with excellent color and firmness. Trees are vigorous and spreading. Resistant to bacterial leaf … is tangy and preserves well. Ripens in August. Italian Prune Medium to large, purple-black fruit. Excellent quality, …

… injury can include discolored or distorted leaves and can easily be confused with some weather-related injury … or symptoms of improper care, as well as insect, mite, and disease problems. The amount of damage depends on the overall health of the plant, the kind and amount of herbicide absorbed, and the plant conditions …

… Updated: October 23, 2024 By Gerald (Jerry) Brust , and Karen Rane Thrips Damage to Greenhouse and High Tunnel … are several species of vegetable thrips with the most common being the Eastern flower thrips, Frankliniella tritici … fringed wings. They feed by puncturing the outer layer of plant tissue and sucking out the cell contents, which results …

… in cool, spring soil may help prevent soil rot and seed maggot problems. Inoculating seeds with nitrogen-fixing …

… Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic   Bring us your plant questions. We have … spots on my plant leaves? Why are my zucchini dying? And so many more questions. Charles County Master Gardeners … help you figure out how to keep them around. Help with Common Garden Issues Good and Bad Bugs in the Garden Good and …