It's easier to list the pests and diseases that do not affect members of the rose family. Flowers of the rose family are famous for being showy. If you look closely, you can see that the [...]
While daddy longlegs are predators in their own right, they get most of their nutrients from decomposing plant and animal matter and manure. A macro shot of a daddy longlegs on a leaf.Photo courtesy Wikipedia [...]
To be successful, bulbs must be planted at the correct time of year By Kate Russell Kate Russell The same conditions that make the South Bay one of the best places in the world for [...]
Overhead watering is a major contributor to fungal and bacterial diseases, such as anthracnose, bacterial spot, blight, anddowny mildews. By Kate Russell Kate Russell You’ve probably heard it a hundred times — overhead watering [...]
Several purchases and annexations make up the popular park By Mike Monroe Mike Monroe The parklands of Mt. Madonna did not come about through one large purchase of land from the heirs of the Miller [...]
Project is the largest wetland creation and stream restoration ever done by Valley Water Historic photo courtesy Valley WaterThe Upper Llagas Creek project is in part intended to prevent flooding in the downtown and other areas of [...]
Apple clearwing moth larvae can kill young trees outright as they burrow under the bark, feeding on sap By Kate Russell Kate Russell Have you ever seen strange bits sticking out of your apple tree [...]
It will take 10 years to complete the entire $576 million project Photo courtesy Valley WaterAnderson Reservoir is at 3 percent capacity as the water district readies for seismic upgrades. By Marty Cheek After two [...]
Nursery crops regain top farming spot; total ag production tops $305 million Andy's Orchard in Morgan Hill. Photo courtesy Visit Morgan Hill. By Staff Report Being part of the Silicon Valley’s high-tech world, the southern [...]
After the first spring rain, little brown lumps suddenly sprout bizarre, gooey orange arms that seem to appear overnight. Photo courtesy Kate RussellCedar apple rust has made its way to South Valley and can damage your [...]
