The Best Melons to Grow in Newfoundland and Labrador
Melons are a stretch crop for Newfoundland and Labrador, not a given one. The honest answer is that only the fastest-maturing, cool-tolerant types have a…
When to Plant Melons in New Brunswick
New Brunswick’s frost-free window runs about 132 days on average, from a mean last spring frost of May 23 to a mean first fall frost of October 2.
The Best Melons to Grow in New Brunswick
Short-season muskmelon and cantaloupe types, bred to ripen in 70 to 85 days, are the safest bet for New Brunswick gardens.
What Eats Potato in Illinois, and When
In Illinois, the short answer is one insect: the Colorado potato beetle. It’s the only pest on the University of Illinois Extension’s documented list for…
Hydrangea Diseases: Reading the Leaf
A hydrangea leaf rarely lies. Brown circles with a yellow rim, a dusty gray coating, sudden wilting on a well-watered plant, orange pustules on the…
What Eats Parsnip in Illinois, and When
Of the eight pests University of Illinois Extension documents for the state, only two have a real shot at feeding on parsnip: Japanese beetle and brown…
What Eats Carrot in Illinois, and When
None of the eight pests University of Illinois Extension documents for this state are specialist carrot feeders.
What Eats Beet in Illinois, and When
Beets grown in Illinois face almost no dedicated insect threat. Of the species University of Illinois Extension documents for gardens across the state…
When to Plant Melons in Nevada
Nevada doesn’t have one melon planting date, it has several, and the gap between them can run three months or more.
The Best Melons to Grow in Nevada
Nevada’s answer depends on elevation more than on the calendar. In the high valleys around Reno and Carson City, only fast, short-season melons ripen…