Gardening in mid-summer frequently means pest management, as the warmer temperatures bring more insects and the summer veggies get maladies. Some tips for the season:
- While aphids attack some plants in spring, they can be a real problem on cole crops and other veggies in the summer. For help controlling aphids click here.
- Powdery mildew is another summer problem that frequently infests my garden, but there are management techniques.
- Tomatoes, while many gardener’s favorite summer crop, the plants can fall prey to a variety of maladies. Here’s a rundown.
Finally, if you want to preserve part of your summer’s bountiful harvest, take a look at this primer and resource guide from Margie Siegal.
Happy Gardening!