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Thanks to the University of Maryland/Maryland Grows this informative article on how to prevent vegetable diseases.

Vegetable Diseases

When it comes to vegetable diseases, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Many diseases can be stopped before they start with smart garden practices.

Spring rains cause spots, dots, and fuzzy blots to pop up in everyone’s vegetable patch. That’s fungi having fun. But whether our weather is wet or dry, fungi, bacteria and viruses stand ready to harm plants. 

So, how do you keep them at bay? Be informed and watchful. Look at your plants often to spot small problems before they get big and use the following tips to prevent disease problems.

If you have repeat offenders – diseases that show up year after year – look for di...

This month I am sharing some ideas on eco-friendly ways you can enhance and enjoy your outdoor living spaces this summer. Getting closer to nature can have a calming effect on everyone in the family. You can do something good for the environment while you are spending time with your family.

Whether you are working on your garden to have it look its best or buying products for your outdoor space, it’s important to be eco-friendly. Why? We want to keep this world healthy for the next generation and for many generations to come.

Reuse. Renew. Recycle.

Try to use something you already have instead of buying a new item. Freshen up or repair things you have to make it like new again. Recycle what you can so it doesn’t end up in the landfill.

Pollinators

Pollinators are so import...