The English Gardener

The fungal disease powdery mildew is a common problem in gardens, infecting a wide variety of plants. Read on for more tips on how to identify and prevent this disease in your garden: Almanac.com/pest/powdery-mildew

Gardening Tip: Fertilize Strawberries Strawberries are heavy feeders. After harvest supply plants with 5 pounds of a complete fertilizer such as 5-10-5 for every 100 square feet of bed and side dress with compost. Repeat in mid-August.

Seeing that The English Gardener does not feel putting a lightening rod on his mower is a good idea, there will be no mowing today! We will resume and catch up asap. Have a great Saturday!