James’ Chiltepin: “This lovely little pepper is either Heaven or Hell, depending on how much you use. Three to five adds great flavor to a stir-fry or roast or pot of … Read More
Oak tree caterpillars, rust on plumeria, success with pansies…
Oak Tree Caterpillars Be on the look-out for oak tree caterpillars in your oak trees. They cluster together in large groups feeding on the leaves of your trees or you … Read More
Beneficial Insects, Amaryllis & Paperwhite Bulbs
Impatiens & Wildflower Seeds Get ’em in the ground now! Plant Impatiens now for winter color in part sun to shade. They will give you show-stopping color into May of … Read More
Tips for Leafcutter Bees, Cabbage Loopers and Fall Veggie Feeding
Don’t Worry About Leafcutter Bees! Leaf cutters always cut extremely neat semi-circles and ovals, unlike caterpillars which leave irregular holes in leaves. They prefer soft tissue plants such as roses, … Read More
How to Handle Caterpillars, Brown Patch and more
Caterpillars In The Lawn: Sod Web Worms and Army Worms are eating lawns right now. Signs of this pest are areas in your lawn not growing like the rest of … Read More