Melinda Myers
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Managing aphids, a common garden insect (opens the original)
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If you garden, you have likely encountered aphids on trees, shrubs or other garden plants in your landscape. They are identifiable by their small teardrop-shaped bodies with cornicles, the two tail pipe-like structures that protrude from their back end. They come in a variety of colors, with or without wings, and some like the cabbage and wooly aphids are covered with a gray or white waxy substance. These insects feed on leaves, stems, flowers and roots by sucking the plant sap through a needle-
Managing powdery mildew on garden and indoor plants (opens the original)
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Whether gardening indoors or outdoors, gardeners are likely to encounter powdery mildew on one or more of their plants. First, a white powdery substance will appear on the surface of leaves, stems and flower petals. As the powdery mildew expands and covers the leaves, it blocks sunlight from reaching the leaves inhibiting photosynthesis. As the disease progresses, it develops structures that enter plant cells to obtain nutrients. It usually is not fatal, but severe infestations can cause plant l
Enjoy the flavor of homegrown herbs year-round (opens the original)
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Add homegrown flavor to any meal with garden fresh herbs that will elevate any dish. Continue enjoying them well past the end of the season by preserving favorites to use in winter meals. Snip a few leaves or leaf-covered stems as needed for cooking or garnishing a favorite dish throughout the growing season. Adjust the quantity of herbs used to allow for variations in flavor intensity and preference. In general, two to three times more fresh herbs are needed than dried, except for Rosemary whic
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