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The GardenZeus Guide to Common Garden Pests in California Zone 15
September 3, 2015
GardenZeus Southern California
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By: C. Darren Butler
Insect and Gastropod Pests: Aphids may occur year-round due to the mild climate in your zone, but infestiations are generally more severe from spring through fall or during warm weather than from fall through winter in your zone. Aphids can sometimes be removed with a strong stream of water, or washed off leaves with a […]
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The GardenZeus Guide to Common Vegetable Diseases in California Zone 15
September 3, 2015
GardenZeus Southern California
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By: C. Darren Butler
Damping Off: If seedlings fail to emerge or starts die quickly, damping off is a likely cause. It’s caused by a variety soilborne fungi and fungus-like pathogens, most commonly Pythium, and occurs most often in cool, compacted, wet soils. Typical symptoms of infection include seeds that rot before they germinate, young sprouts that are mushy […]
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The GardenZeus Guide to Common Garden Pests in California Zone 14
August 23, 2015
GardenZeus Southern California
/ Stop Bugging Me: Organic Solutions for Insect Pests
/ The Mighty Garden Archive
By: C. Darren Butler
Insect and Gastropod Pests: Aphids may occur year-round due to the mild climate in your zone, but infestiations are generally more severe from spring through fall or during warm weather than from fall through winter in your zone. Aphids can sometimes be removed with a strong stream of water, or washed off leaves with a […]
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The GardenZeus Guide to Common Vegetable Diseases in California Zone 14
August 23, 2015
GardenZeus Southern California
/ Stop Bugging Me: Organic Solutions for Insect Pests
/ The Mighty Garden Archive
By: C. Darren Butler
Damping Off: If seedlings fail to emerge or starts die quickly, damping off is a likely cause. It’s caused by a variety soilborne fungi and fungus-like pathogens, most commonly Pythium, and occurs most often in cool, compacted, wet soils. Typical symptoms of infection include seeds that rot before they germinate, young sprouts that are mushy […]
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Garden Oatmeal: an Overabundance of Kale and Chard
GardenZeus expert Darren Butler has nicknamed productive, healthy garden greens, such as chard and kale, as “Garden Oatmeal” because while hearty and nutritious, after months and years of eating such plants regularly, they can come to seem plain and unappealing, or even be avoided entirely for weeks at a time, unless prepared as part of […]
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GardenZeus Tips for Shading Vegetables During Hot Weather
August 21, 2015
GardenZeus Northern California
/ GardenZeus Southern California
/ Organic Gardening: Vegetables
/ The Mighty Garden Archive
By: C. Darren Butler
At no cost to you, GardenZeus receives commissions for purchases made through links in this post. To extend your harvest and avoid bolting, stressed plants, and/or reduced yields from vegetables during hot weather, you may wish to install shadecloth over your plants to protect them during afternoon heat, or be creative in finding mobile and […]
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The GardenZeus Guide to Common Garden Pests in California Zone 13
August 2, 2015
GardenZeus Southern California
/ Stop Bugging Me: Organic Solutions for Insect Pests
/ The Mighty Garden Archive
By: C. Darren Butler
Insect and Gastropod Pests: Aphids occur more often in spring to summer or during warm weather than from fall through winter in your zone. They can sometimes be removed with a strong stream of water, or washed off leaves with a cloth or rag, before plants become fully infested. Aphids are often associated with Argentinian […]
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The GardenZeus Guide to Common Vegetable Diseases in California Zone 13
August 2, 2015
GardenZeus Southern California
/ Stop Bugging Me: Organic Solutions for Insect Pests
/ The Mighty Garden Archive
By: C. Darren Butler
Damping Off: If seedlings fail to emerge or starts die quickly, damping off is a likely cause. It’s caused by a variety soilborne fungi and fungus-like pathogens, most commonly Pythium, and occurs most often in cool, compacted, wet soils. Typical symptoms of infection include seeds that rot before they germinate, young sprouts that are mushy […]
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The GardenZeus Quick and Easy Guide to Blanching and Freezing Vegetables and Herbs
Prior to freezing, GardenZeus recommends blanching vegetables and herbs in boiling water for about 30 seconds to 2 minutes until color brightens, then immersing in ice water to cool quickly and prevent overcooking. Blanching softens leaves and stems, which makes them easier to work with when freezing, and helps to preserve nutrition and flavor. […]
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