Why are my plants small?

Water – Vegetables need lots of water. It is important to stay on top of watering especially if we

Flea beetle

Description Flea beetle are very small and black and hard to see in the garden. If you want to spot

Powdery mildew

Description A fungus that appear most commonly on the leaves of cucumbers and squash. Appear like a light powder white

Leaf miner

Description A small fly that lays eggs on the underside of leaves (especially beets and chard). The larvae burrow into

Japanese beetle

Description Japanese beetle is an invasive species, that has no natural predators. It is easy to recognize with it metallic

Dealing with squirrels

All urban farmers have faced the invasion of the squirrel in their vegetable garden. Every year, this is with no

Pest and Disease Control

The best defense against pests is having a strong, stress-free plant, which begins with healthy fertile soil, and sufficient water

Cucumber Beetle

Description Adult cucumber beetles are 5 mm (¼”) in length, greenish yellow and are identified differently by their backs. The

Cabbage Moth

Description Also known as Cabbage butterfly, or Cabbage white. These insects have a 4 cm (1.5″) wingspan. They often have

Slugs and Snails

Description Slugs are slimy, rather gross creatures that eat plants and decomposing materials. Adults vary in colour from almost white

Aphids

Description Black, green or brown, small soft-bodied insects, pear-shaped; long antennae; two tubes projecting rearward from abdomen. They congregate in

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