Q: My overwintering chard has started to show a "white powdery" substance covering both front and backsides on some of the leaves. Photos are attached comparing normal and white powdery leaves on the ...

Spring is in the air – and so is powdery mildew. This is the type of weather it loves. Watch for signs of this fungal disease on roses, grapes and ornamental shrubs, particularly on new leaves. A ...

“Help, my plant is covered in a white, powdery fungus! What do I do?” First, don’t panic. While powdery mildew may not look pretty, it rarely causes significant damage except in cases of severe ...

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease affecting many plants, causing a white or gray coating on leaves and slowing growth. The fungus thrives in warm, dry weather with high humidity, especially in ...

Q We love growing swiss chard in the summer. We had really good luck when we planted seeds in ground and not so good luck when we switched to planting the seeds in an above-ground growing box. The ...

People often ask what is growing in the garden these days. The answer of course is cool weather crops like kale, swiss chard and lettuce. But do you REALLY want to know what else is growing in the ...

Q: My overwintering chard has started to show a "white powdery" substance covering both front and backsides on some of the leaves. Photos are attached comparing normal and white powdery leaves on the ...