Read more about the article Blister Beetles: How to Identify and 8 Ways to Treat
Margined blister beetle, Okra In My Garden

Blister Beetles: How to Identify and 8 Ways to Treat

Blister beetles are insects that, when frightened, secrete an oily substance called cantharidin. When the substance comes into contact with skin, it causes a burning sensation, and the skin becomes red, painful, and swollen. Within 48 hours, blisters will appear, hence the name blister beetle. If swallowed by an animal…

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How to Keep Potatoes From Turning Toxic Green

On occasion, you may come across a potato or a sweet potato whose flesh or skin has a green tint. What causes the abnormal color, and is the potato safe to eat? We’ll answer these questions and more in this helpful article. What Causes Potatoes to Turn Green? Potatoes, also called tubers,…

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7 Reasons Tomatoes Aren’t Turning Red: How to Remedy

It can take quite a bit of patience when waiting for fruit and vegetables to mature and then ripen.  Tomatoes are no exception. But what if the tomatoes you are growing aren’t blushing, much less turning red? In this article you will learn the top seven reasons tomatoes do not…

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Read more about the article Late Blight in Tomatoes: How to Treat and Prevent
Late blight in tomatoes, Univ. Of Mass. Agriculture

Late Blight in Tomatoes: How to Treat and Prevent

The three types of blight that most often affect tomatoes are early blight, late blight, and Septoria leaf spot. In this article, you will learn how to identify, treat, and prevent late blight.  Although the focus of this article is on tomatoes, the information can be applied to other members…

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Read more about the article Blossom End Rot: What Causes It and How to Treat It
Blossom end rot on tomatoes, North Carolina State Univ.

Blossom End Rot: What Causes It and How to Treat It

Blossom end rot is a common condition found in tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, and squashes, like zucchini. It is characterized by a water-soaked spot or lesion located at or near the bottom of the fruit.   Blossom end rot is not a disease but rather a physiological disorder (or an abiotic disorder)…

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Can You Add Pine Needles to the Compost Bin?

Pine trees are evergreen conifers that add majesty and beauty to the landscape.  They are also an abundant source of organic material since they shed their needle-like leaves year-round, unlike deciduous trees, which lose their leaves only in the fall or early winter. Even though pine trees are a never-ending…

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