Grapevine Articles

In this week's Grapevine, we are covering a common issue of many trees when it gets hot in leaf Scorch, it's getting hot out, but it's time to think about dividing your iris for the best blooms, an unfortunately common issue in herbicide drift, some common tomato fruit disorder, and finally a tasty recipe for the month in a Mediterranean bowl.

In this week's Grapevine, we are covering the fall webworms that are taking over the honeylocust at our office, how to harvest onions and garlic, why some of our vegetables haven't set fruit yet, an uncommon but devastating disease of tomatoes and other ornamentals in the Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, the insect of the week is the thrip that carries the TSWV, and finally our recipe of the month. Happy Growing everyone!!!

In this week's Grapevine, we are covering some ways to support pollinators during the hot days of the summer. While it may seem early, it is time to make plans for a fall garden this year. Carpenter ants have been spotted in trees across the county and can cause damage to both trees and homes. Squash vine borers are starting to rear their heads and cause issues with squash across the county. Now is the time to scout and control them. And last but not least, our July Garden Calendar

In this week's Grapevine, we are covering when and how much to side dress vegetables and annual flowers for the best production and blooms. Even with all the moisture we have been receiving, it's still important to make changes to ensure you are being water-wise with your gardens and flowerbeds. Japanese beetles have started to wreak havoc on plants across the county. Finally, our activity of the month is Tataki-zomi, or pounding flowers to create art through the color pigments. Stay cool and Happy Growing!!!

 

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