by Cynthia Strawson | Aug 29, 2022 | disease, Insects, Trouble
My cucumbers were doing beautifully until just a few weeks ago when the leaves started to show signs of spotting. This was a red flag that spider mites were setting up shop on the underside of the leaves and sucking the life out of the plant. I suspected spider mites...
by ljknechtel | Mar 20, 2022 | botrytis, disease, Uncategorized
Your greenhouse is a glorious place for tomatoes to grow. It’s warmer than outdoors. Plants are protected from wind damage. The heat of the greenhouse warms the soil so the roots are happier and the plant grows faster and more lush. There is a challenge we have...
by Cynthia Strawson | Mar 20, 2022 | disease, planning, planting
Your best protection against a weak or diseased garden is prevention in the form of smart shopping. Start with healthy plants to give your garden the greatest chance for success. Plants that have been allowed to wilt frequently in the hot sun are never a bargain, no...
by Cynthia Strawson | Mar 20, 2022 | disease, tomato, water
There is no shortage of Old Wives Tales and myths around prevention of blossom end rot (BER), that disappointing disease that turns the bottom (blossom) end of the tomato fruit black and rotten. The basic issue at the heart of BER is a lack of calcium getting to the...
by Cynthia Strawson | Mar 20, 2022 | cooling, disease, heating, planning, ventilation, water
Remote Weather Sensor – put a sensor in the greenhouse so you can monitor from the comfort of your home. This is clutch when the weather starts to warm in spring so you can go out and adjust the temperature using manual vents, opening the top of the dutch door,...
