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Hello Great Gardeners,
Due to the heat, we will be open Friday & Saturday (7/19 & 7/20) from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm instead of our regular hours of 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. We will resume regular business hours again on Sunday.
Please make sure to keep cool during this hot weather. You can still garden but stick to the early morning hours. Drink plenty of fluids and give your plants plenty of fluids as well.
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As always, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, hit reply. I would love to hear from you. Have a great-gardening day.
Sincerely,
Holly
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My tomatoes have stopped producing why?
Answer: When the weather turns hot, and the temperatures soar over 90 degrees, tomato production stops. (This happens with other vegetables as well.)The extreme heat causes the plant to shed its flowers to conserve moisture. The existing fruit develops a yellow or yellow-orange color instead of its standard color. Mature fruit may be two-toned with red undersides and green topsides. When extreme heat and intense sunlight combine, the plants become sunburned and develop sunburned fruit. To limit the exposure to the heat, keep the tomato plants watered and provide afternoon shade for them. High temperatures also cause the fruit to crack when it grows quickly, or to appear hollow when cut open.
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This is a rose that I got from Wilson’s earlier this year. Can you tell me what is going on with the leaves and how to treat?
Answer: Looking at the picture, it looks like you have a fungus, which is typical for roses to develop at this time of year due to the hot, humid heat. Unfortunately, right now, it is too hot to spray them with a fungicide. Your best bet is to remove the worst leaves and toss them in the garbage (do not compost). Thin out the inside of the plant to allow for good air circulation. Once the temperatures drop to the low 80's, you can treat with a fungicide following the directions on the back of the package. There are several you can choose from. Continue to water regularly, avoiding the foliage as much as possible.
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I need some help. We have this fungus, or eggs all over our front flower bed which does stay damp. Now I’ve noticed these black specs on our plants. Any ideas what it is? I want to treat it but not sure what I’m treating.
Answer: What you have is called Artillery Fungus. Artillery fungus is a white, rotting, wood-decay fungus that likes to live on moist landscape mulch. 'Artillery Fungus' gets its name because of the spores it shoots into the air kind of like a gun or cannon. The spores land on siding, plants, cars and anything else that may be around. The artillery fungus grows better and produces more spores during wet years. It is often seen North/ Northeast side of the house where growing conditions are more favorable.
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Bagworms look like small pine cones that hang from the branches of trees and shrubs. Many people do not realize they have them until damage has already begun.
The easiest way to get rid of them is to handpick the cocoon off of the infected tree or shrub and disposing of them in the trash.
Avoid tossing on the ground as they will climb back up into the plant.
Insecticides can only be used in the larval stage, which usually occurs at the end of June or around the time Japanese Lilac Tree's are in bloom. Any other time and the insecticide may not work. We recommend using Captain Jack's Dead Bug Brew.
Bagworms prefer juniper, arborvitae, spruce, pine, and cedar but can also live on other trees and shrubs, including deciduous.
Heavy infestations over several years, especially when coupled with other stresses, can lead to plant death.
For more information, click on the link below:
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Tomato Hornworm is the caterpillar of the brown or gray hawk moth. Common throughout North America, the tomato hornworm is one of the most destructive pests of tomato, potato, pepper, and eggplant plants. They consume entire leaves, small stems, and sometimes chew pieces from fruit. The caterpillars blend in with the plant canopy and can go unnoticed until most of the damage is done. As they feed, they create dark green or black droppings that can be very noticeable.
Removal
Handpick hornworms from infested plants (this is the most effective means of managing them). They are relatively easy to find because of their large size. Just throw them into soapy water to kill them.
Their natural enemies are parasitic wasps which lay their eggs on the hornworms back. If found, such worms should be left in the garden so the emerging wasps can parasitize other hornworms.
Insecticides are not usually necessary. However, if the above options are not effective, you may consider applying a product. We recommend Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap Insect Killer or Bonide BT Thuricide Spray RTU.
At the end of the gardening season till the soil to destroy overwintering larvae. Repeat in spring.
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The Market Sharpener
Sunday, September 22nd
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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