Have you ever started a bunch of seeds, been excited to see them grow, and then been heartbroken when they’ve died off for no apparent reason? They might have suffered from damping off disease. Read on to learn what causes this, how to treat it, and prevent it from obliterating your crops in the future....

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If, like me, you’ve ever grown your own vegetables, herbs, or flowers, you’ll know the challenge of dealing with powdery mildew. This common disease, which affects many plants, will slow growth and prevent fruiting or flowering if left untreated. Luckily, this affliction is also easily treatable with a few simple remedes. Read on to learn...

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Hot, humid summers create ideal breeding ground for pests and diseases. One of the worst is potato blight (Phytophthora infestans). This fungal disease can obliterate crops in no time flat, but there are ways to prevent and treat it. Read on to find out how. via pixabay.com One it has established itself, potato blight is...

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Just about every gardener has come across nitrogen toxicity at some point. You may not have recognized it as such at the time, but it was there nonetheless. Also known as “the claw”, nitrogen toxicity can present itself in many ways, including shrivelled, yellowing leaves and plant death. Read on to learn how to recognize...

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I grew up on a farm, and even though I live in the city and the only outside space I have is a balcony, I still consider myself an avid gardener. Every year I try to grow as much as I can and even though I’m not always as successful as I’d like to be,...

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We all know that plants need nutrients to survive, just the same as you, me, and all other living things. If our diets are limited and without all the right proteins, vitamins, and minerals, we’ll eventually feel unwell, tired, grumpy (heaven forbid!), lacklustre, and generally not at our best. Ensuring that your garden has the...

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If you’ve ever grown tomatoes, then you’ve probably had to contend with tomato plant diseases. It’s easy to think of tomatoes as easy-to-grow garden vegetables, but that isn’t always the case. In fact, tomatoes can be pretty picky about their soil nutrients, water levels, and the way they’re spaced in garden beds. There are a...

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