One of our garden club members figured out how to keep raccoons out of her plum, cherry, and apple trees! She wrapped them in metal ducts 2” bigger than the tree trunks. Put the bottom of the duct about 1’foot above the ground, drill or punch a hole in the top and another at the … Continue reading
Do you know there is an invasive worm, dubbed the “jumping worm” (because of its unique movements) that is now in the USA? They easily spread from infested gardens, plants and pots! Learn more about how to detect and destroy them from Oregon State University (OSU) Extension. “Digging, dividing and sharing plants with friends? Now … Continue reading
Problems with Apple Maggots in your apples or pears? Now is the time to do something about it by putting “footies” on your apples! Amazingly, “footies” wrapped around the young fruit, and left on while they develop into full sized fruit, helps reduce damage to apples and pears! One of our club members heard about … Continue reading
One of our members’ grandson, Bryce, spotted this interesting “thing” on a plant while at WSU (Washington State University). Do YOU know what it is? Hint: its something you probably will be excited to find in YOUR garden! Scroll down to read what it is…. . . . Praying Mantis Egg Sack! Thanks to Bryce … Continue reading
Please find a pointer to the a set of useful references given out by Cindy Withrow at the February 24, 2016 Garden Club’s presentation on IPM – Integrated Pest Management: IPM_Alternative _handout Also, a review of Cindy Withrow’s presentation is included below, thanks to L.F. for her notes! February 24 Guest Speaker was Cindy Withrow, … Continue reading
Here’s a picture of cutworm eggs found on the leaf of Sandy’s Asian Pear tree. Aren’t they a wonder? Look how amazingly they are all lined up like pearls on a dress. Cutworm life cycle – eggs, larvae (or caterpillar), pupae, moth. The larvae stage is the most damaging stage to crops and gardens. … Continue reading
Just when you thought there was nothing new to know about the invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs, a new resource pops up! The Rutger’s new Jersey Agricultural Experimental Station website has a fantastic “FAQ” (Frequently Asked Questions) page about these annoying and invasive pests: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/stink-bug/faq.php One specific FAQ that caught our eye was the below … Continue reading
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