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Prune dead and diseased tomato foliage

Ask Gardenerd: Lumpy Tomato Roots, Root Nematodes

A timely question came in to Ask Gardenerd this week from Catherine: "My garden went gangbusters this year but I noticed...the roots of all plants (4 tomatoes and 2 cucumber…

Post author:Christy
Post published:September 10, 2019
Post category:Blog Sage Advice
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Fig Beetles are green and iridescent. They lay eggs in garden soils, compost bins and lawns.

Ask Gardenerd: Grubs and Raccoons

A question came into Ask Gardenerd over the holidays: "How do I discourage the raccoons digging in my raised veggie beds?? They don’t dig on the hillside, where their efforts…

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 23, 2018
Post category:Blog Sage Advice
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Golden Guardian marigolds reduce root-knot nematodes

Ask Gardenerd: Root Knot Nematodes

A great question came into Ask Gardenerd this week: "Do you have any tips on getting rid of root rot nematodes? Thanks! - Max" There are natural ways to rid…

Post author:Christy
Post published:October 15, 2014
Post category:Blog Sage Advice
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