Book Review: From Soil to Garden
Karen Meyers In her book, From soil to Garden, Mari Schuh, introduces young readers to the steps necessary to create a garden. She begins by discussing the basic characteristics of a suitable…
Common Diseases of Corn and their Control: Stewart’s Wilt
Caused by the bacterium, Pantoea stewartii, Stewart’s wilt has two phases. The first affects seedlings that may develop linear pale green to yellow streaks, wilt and dry up. The second…
Book Review: Cannabis Jobs
With the increasing legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use, the cannabis industry is growing, offering many new job opportunities . In his book Cannabis Jobs, author Andrew Ward…
Common Diseases of Corn and Their Control: Rust
The most common corn rust is caused by the fungus Puccinia sorghi and usually appears after tasseling as dark, reddish-brown pustules on the upper and lower surfaces of the leaves.…
Book Review: High Tea
If the title, High Tea, conjures up ladies enjoying scones and finger sandwiches accompanied by Earl Grey tea you will be surprised by Diana Isaiou’s book. As a food stylist…
Book Review: Micromonsters in the Garden
Did you know that one gram of soil may harbor up to 10 billion microorganisms of possibly thousands of different species? It’s a scary thought especially considering that many of…
Common Diseases of Corn and Their Control: Gray Leaf Spot
Gray leaf spot is one of two common foliar fungal diseases of corn. It is caused by either Cercospora zeae-maydis or Cercospora zeina and appears as grey rectangular, brown to…
Book Review: The Botanical Bible
If you are interested in plants or just appreciate their beauty or usefulness, The Botanical Bible is sure to appeal. Written by Sonya Patel Ellis, writer, editor, and artist who…
Book Review: Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden
Floret Farms’ Cut Flower Garden, by florist and flower farmer, Erin Benzakein, provides all the basics for growing, harvesting and arranging flowers year round either for home use or to…
Common Diseases of Tomato and Their Control: Early Blight
Early blight of tomato is a fungus disease usually caused by Alternaria solani or the more virulent A. tomatophila, and can also effect potatoes, peppers and other members of the…