Fungus Gnats: The F** Word

Fungus Gnats: The F** Word

Winter means gardeners shift to houseplants. Houseplant gardening means fungus gnat frustration. My house is no exception.  Knowing as much as we can about the enemy gives us the upper hand; knowing the life cycle and habits of fungus gnats is key to controlling...
The Problem with Spider Mites

The Problem with Spider Mites

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...