Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease that effects many types of plants, and is fairly easy to manage. It causes poor growth and lower yields, but seldom kills the plant. There are many different species of powdery mildew that cause the disease on many different species of plants. See list of species and their […]
Leafhoppers seem to be the bain of my existence…well, not really – but they sure complicate my veggie gardening. They would only be mildly annoying, if it weren’t for the diseases they spread. Physical Description very small insects, ranging from 1/12 – 1/8 inches long (2-3 mm). They are wedge-shaped, with narrow bodies that are […]
There are two basic methods of pruning grapes: spur pruning and cane pruning. The right method for your grapes is determined by whether your variety produces fruit only on long canes, or whether it can produce the fruit on short canes via spurs. If you know the variety of grape, you can just look up […]