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Cover photo for Tomato Late Blight

Tomato Late Blight

Phytophthora infestans is the oomycete responsible for both Tomato Late Blight and Potato Late Blight and was the cause of the …

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Potato Late Blight

Both potatoes and tomatoes can quickly be defoliated by Phytophthora infestans, an oomycete active in wet cool conditions. In North …

Cover photo for Flora Fridays - July 12, 2024

Flora Fridays - July 12, 2024

Drought Tolerant Plants Montgomery County and surrounding areas need rain. Some areas have not had precipitation since May. This has …

Fig. 19-51 from the NC Extension Gardener Handbook Existing features on the property including plants, hardscape elements, topography, and features to take into consideration, such as drainage and the view of the neighbor's house (Figure by Renee Lampila).

Home Garden Design

Garden planning and design is a perfect way to stretch horticultural and creative muscles in ways that will serve …

Cover photo for Flora Fridays - June 28, 2024

Flora Fridays - June 28, 2024

Insects in the Garden Have you ever wondered what insects are crawling through the garden? Many insects damage plants by …

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Wildlife Friendly Landscapes

How to Create a Wildlife-Friendly Landscape: Why landscape for wildlife How to design a landscape for wildlife How to find native plants How …

Cover photo for Flora Fridays - June 14, 2024

Flora Fridays - June 14, 2024

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How to Identify Bumble Bees

Learn to identify Bumble Bees of the Southeast using this handy guide by the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas and …

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