What Eats Pumpkin in Indiana, and When
Purdue Extension Entomology documents ten pest species active in Indiana’s vegetable gardens, but only six of them ever touch a pumpkin plant.
What Eats Potato in Indiana, and When
Colorado potato beetle is the insect that actually feeds on potato in Indiana, and its arrival tracks the state’s frost-free window rather than a fixed…
What Eats Parsnip in Indiana, and When
Two of Purdue Extension Entomology’s documented vegetable pests for Indiana actually feed on parsnip: the seedcorn maggot, which attacks the seed and…
When to Plant Melons in New York
Melons need warm soil and a long stretch of frost-free days to ripen, so the safe window for New York runs from late April into May at the earliest, and…
The Best Melons to Grow in New York
New York’s growing conditions split sharply by region, so the right melon depends on where in the state you’re planting.
What Eats Carrot in Indiana, and When
Purdue Extension Entomology documents only one vegetable garden pest in its statewide records that actually targets carrot: the seedcorn maggot, a small…
What Eats Beet in Indiana, and When
Purdue Extension Entomology documents ten insect pests active on Indiana vegetable crops, but only two of them are actual beet feeders: the seedcorn…
What Eats Pepper in Hawaii, and When
Six of the eight vegetable pests documented for Hawaii actually feed on pepper: aphids, beet armyworm, Chinese rose beetle, leafminers, southern green…
Growing Roses in California: Planting Dates, Varieties and Local Pests
Roses grow across almost every California climate zone, but “when to plant” depends entirely on where in the state you garden.
Growing Hydrangeas in California: Types, Color and Winter
Where you garden in California decides almost everything about growing hydrangeas.