by Gaye Hammond | Aug 7, 2023 | Garden
Variegated foliage in roses is not a good thing. While yellow and green patterning of leaf tissue can indicate the presence of a fungal disease, sometimes it can also signal that a virus condition is at work. The viral disease commonly known as “Rose Mosaic” is a...
by Gaye Hammond | Jul 16, 2018 | Garden
At some point the day comes when a plant gets sick and presents with unfamiliar symptoms. While it is possible to conduct exhaustive internet searches, it is unlikely that such searches are either efficient or result in an accurate diagnosis. For example, pests,...
by Gaye Hammond | Apr 14, 2015 | Garden
Reader be AWARE! Information is swirling through cyber-space claiming there is a “cure” for the dreaded Rose Rosette Disease. While we all wish there was a cure for this fatal disease, there are no chemical treatments that kill the virus once it becomes...
by Gaye Hammond | Jul 16, 2014 | Garden
Crown gall is the only serious bacterial disease that affects roses. It is found worldwide attacking some 140 plant genera in 60 different families, including rosa. Crown gall is caused by the bacteria, Agrobacterium tumefaciens, which is found in most agricultural...
by Gaye Hammond | May 14, 2014 | Garden
[wpgp_two_columns_6_6] [wpgp_two_columns_6] If you can see them – it’s probably not chilli thrips. Usually mistaken for gnats when flying in swarms Target plants with new growth. Then move from plant group to plant group as food supplies dwindle and new...
