Powdery mildew is a type of fungus that looks like flour dusted on a plant. It's not harmful to people- just plants. But it's pretty harmful to plants. Look, not to make a pun, but there are fungus among-us. They live in the soil, in the air, on our feet, and largely they're harmless. Until … Continue reading Powdery mildew, the bane of San Francisco or; how to save a squash vine maybe
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Potatoes for the new year
Happy new year! Let's plant potatoes! These potatoes to be specific, just a couple of good waxy potatoes from the grocery store that I've been ripening in a paper bag with a banana. In order to make planting easier I cut the non sprouted end off. Now- you can totally wait till your potatoes are … Continue reading Potatoes for the new year


