Potato Famine Disease Striking Home Gardens In U. S.

Late blight, which caused the Irish Potato Famine of the 1840s and 1850s, is killing potato and tomato plants in home gardens from Maine to Ohio and threatening commercial and organic farms, U. S. plant scientists said July 10. “Late blight has never occurred this early and this widespread in the United States,” said Meg

Extending The Gardening Season

If you’re one of those gardeners who can’t wait to get some early homegrown vegetables, there are a few inexpensive ways to extend your gardening season – at both ends! One of the easiest ways is by using a “cold frame.” You can buy these, with a plastic cover, but that can be costly if