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Bloomers in the Garden • 4.26.25 • Dwarf Korean Lilacs • How Hot is Hot? The Scoville Scale & Peppers • Plant Jargon • Blossom End Rot & Tomatoes • What's Buggin' U? Chinch Bugs • & More! Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley Saturdays at 8am 860am | WWDB-AM Saturday at 6am & 5pm | 93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word".... NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am | 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len is your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations. Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center. Bloomers is a Retail Garden Center that caters to the home gardener and the do-it-yourself landscaper. Bloomers prides itself on its staff training. We translate the often confusing gardening information into easy to understand, executable tasks. Len brings a professional lifetime of sorting out plants and products that work when customers get them home. Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Call the Bloomer's Garden Hotline” at (609)685-1880 to leave your question, your name and the town you're from! You can also write to len@bloomers.com ....

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Bloomers in the Garden • 8.3.24 • Hotline Q&A: Theresa's Juniper Tree+Doug's Rotten Tomatoes Blossom End Rot • Sad Annuals • Prof. Steve's Amaryllis Advice • What's Buggin' U?!? Spotted Lantern Flies We received a call on the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline asking about how big a plant will get. Learn how to know the answer in our 1st segment. Do your Tomatoes get a black rotted mark on the end or bottom of the fruit! Would you like to know if it's an insect or disease? We'll share with you the surprising answer and cure in our second segment! Are your annuals looking a little sad? Are you longing for that full look they had in spring that would turn heads. You can get back to that lush flower garden with a little work! Hear all about it in our third segment! Professor Steve Called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and shared some terrific advice on getting Amaryllis to Rebloom. Hear his call during our 4th segment! "What's Buggin You!!" There Back! Spotted Lantern Fly are in their final two instar stages!! It's time to kill them before they lay eggs in the fall! Hear all about it in our final segment!!!  Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley Saturdays at 8am 860am WWDB-AM Saturday at 6am & 5pm 93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word".... NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len and Julio are your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations. Your hosts, Len Schroeder & Julio Zamora Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center. Bloomers is a Retail Garden Center that caters to the home gardener and the do-it-yourself landscaper. Bloomers prides itself on its staff training. We translate the often confusing gardening information into easy to understand, executable tasks. Len brings a professional lifetime of sorting out plants and products that work when customers get them home. Julio Zamora has worked within Bloomers Nursery Department for over a decade and is a life-long gardener. Julio's unique passion for customers inspires Gardeners of all ages to try new things. His relaxed friendly demeanor and enthusiastic joy when discussing the benefits of gardening is inspirational. Julio's authentic love and concern for people makes him and exceptional individual and host! Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Call the Bloomer's Garden Hotline” at (609)685-1880 to leave your question, your name and the town you're from! You can also write to len@bloomers.com or julio@bloomers.com

Susan Mulvihill and I are here to bust some myths for you! Before you go and dump gallons of milk on your garden or put Tums in the soil, please listen to this episode.EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/46gKTsOBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/4dbinuR EG book collection page: https://growepic.co/4dabaerEG homesteading book:  https://growepic.co/46gI9f9Learn More: 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Fighting Garden PestsConnect With Susan Mulvihill:Susan Mulvihill is the author of the new book, The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook and The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook. Susan has been a Master Gardener for over 20 years and is the Sunday garden columnist for The Spokesman-Review newspaper in Spokane, Washington. She and her husband, Bill, garden in raised beds. Her mission has been to teach everyone how to grow their own food, to respect nature by avoiding the use of chemicals, and encourages everyone to plant a diverse landscape to attract a wide variety of beneficial insects.FacebookInstagramYouTubeWebsiteLove Epic Gardening products?Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin's book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin's newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin's books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

The summer solstice has come and the official beginning of summer has arrived. Felder starts the show by talking about his recent European flower show experience, then moves through this round of southern gardening questions. He helps a few gardeners with their mole problems, explains why Tums tablets do not help in the garden, and tips for handling blossom end rot. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty."If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider making a contribution to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Neighbor! Today we are talking about a common disease that can ruin any gardeners crop. Blossom End Rot is a common issue in the garden community and can strike even the most skilled gardeners' crop. Where does blossom end rot come from? How to avoid blossom end rot? We will be talking about these and disproving some common old wives' tales about how to cure blossom end rot. Get Dirty and Let's Garden Together!

Growing tomatoes is one of the big hobbies of New Zealanders, especially males! It's great to have a go at these fruit – there are many many varieties too and everybody has their favourite ones. But there are some problems that can occur, whether you're raising them in an open garden bed, or in a tunnel house Tomato – (potato) thrips are a nuisance; they got here a few decades ago and will attack Solanaceous plants (potatoes, tomatoes, nightshades, poroporo, and such weeds) Tomato thrips adults and nymphs I used to get heaps of them when growing tomatoes in Auckland, but in CHC they seem to be prevalent only in autumn (takes longer to develop plague proportions); My best preventative action is to pull Solanum weeds out everywhere. It prevents them from settling on these hosts and survive during winter. When you have a hassle: spray the plants with oil (Conqueror Oil or Neem Oil) on a regular basis (every 10 days or so); aim for the newer leaves/growth on the tomato plants. Sprays with insecticides need to commence well before you see the first psyllids; it keeps their populations down too. I generally don't grow potatoes (only the early season varieties of potatoes (before Xmas) Blossom End Rot on Tomatoes has always been translated as a deficiency of calcium. Apparently that is a myth in itself; it has more to do with the inability of the plant to transport calcium through the plant. Gibberellins appear to be playing an important role in that job and most NZ soils are not deficient in calcium; so: try some fertilisers with gibberellic acid (Seafood Soup/Seaweed Tea!) Often the first tomatoes of the season show some Blossom End Rot. With settling temps and regular fertilisation/watering these symptoms often disappear. Early Blight and Late Blight on stems and leaves can move pretty quickly through the plants. Here comes the watering again!!! Only water the soil (NOT the leaves); remove the lower leaves as soon as practicable, so they don't drag on the moist soil and get infected. Underwatering also helps in this matter: keep the area drier; make sure the wind/air movement can dry the plants and stems quickly. If you have persistent hassles with blight: keep a regular fungicide treatment going Passionvine hoppers (Scolypopa australis) I call them fluffy bums – as their “nylon-filament tails” are prominent features (of course these tails are made from fine waxy material!) Photo / Supplied They suck sap from a wide variety of host plants, often climbers (Wisteria, Passionfruit vines) and Perennials (salvia, Hydrangeas, Camellia, you name it!!) Sap-sucking is their big impact on garden plants – sometimes they debilitate their host, pooping honeydew all over the place and that creates a deposit of sooty mould, like with some many sap-sucking insects in the garden Slowly they grow larger and larger shedding skins along their journey (moulting), until they reach adulthood in summer: Moth-like insects with delta-shaped wings, showing prominent vein-markings; they, too, suck plant sap These insects have the ability to jump quickly and far and the adult passionvine hoppers also flick and fly very smartly… avoiding the insecticides you may want to spray at them!! They are impossible to spray with insecticides. But the fluffy bums might still be reduced in numbers in spring, when they are still young: On a wind-still morning, grab an aerosol can with simple fly spray and create an insecticidal mist around those densely-packed groupings of young and impressionable fluffybums; they may try to “jump away from danger”, but won't be able to succeed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cousin Justin and I discuss his blossom end rot experiment that uses Epsom salts as a remedy. Did it work? After that, we chat about his childhood experiences visiting his uncle's farms, particularly my Dad's. Justin talks about anything from milking cows, feeding calves, driving tractors and raking hay to trapping gophers. There's just no place like the farm!Listening to the episodes titled "Garden Update and Blossom End Rot" and "Good Ol' Days" would be a good preface to this episode. Email: ahomegrownfam@gmail.comInstagram: ahomegrownfamSupport the show

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Topics this week include Corn Yield Counts, Rabies & Livestock, Aquatic Weed Control, Blossom End Rot, and more! Learn from our Agriculture Agents in Southeast Kansas from K-State Research and Extension's Wildcat District.

Keeping your Hydrangeas happy during times of oppressive summer heat can be a challenge! In our 1st segment will give you care tips to keep your hydrangeas in tip top shape. In our 2nd segment we're going to discuss one of the largest flowers you can grow in the garden. With flowers approaching 12" across the Hardy Hibiscus is a showstopper in the landscape & garden! Do you have falling foliage? Are your evergreens insides turning yellow? We'll tell you what is normal and what is not during our 3rd segment. Jim a Listener from Mt. Arlington, NJ called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and has questions about tomatoes. Listen in during our fourth segment! What's Buggin You?? That Scab on the end of your tomAda is buggin both of us!! Not to mention that lesion on your pepper! We'll diagnosis and help you cure Blossom end rot in our final segment!!

Dave Decock, the King of All Things Green, takes listeners lawn & garden questions. Plant talk is live every Thursday during the growing season on It Takes 2 from 1-2pm. In this episode: spraying for apple maggots, whether we need to add calcium to the soil, weed control tips, fertilizer and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After many years listening to concerns from fellow gardeners in the area, a few of them pop up frequently.  You likely have had the same questions yourself. In this episode, co-hosts Don Kinzler and John Lamb go over the most frequently asked questions from gardeners in our area. Topics include: rusty lawn dust, blossom end rot, bumpy lawns, managing wasps and hornets, apple trees not bearing fruit, and many more. === "Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast" is a show for gardeners in the upper Midwest and is based in Fargo, North Dakota. Don Kinzler is a horticulturist with NDSU Extension in Cass County, a lifelong gardener, and a trusted resource for gardeners throughout our region. Co-host John Lamb is an arts and entertainment reporter for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. John bought a house a few years ago and has taken up gardening, so he has a lot of questions for Don. If you have a question for an upcoming episode of "Growing Together," email Don at donald.kinzler@ndsu.edu. To read Don's weekly gardening columns, visit The Forum website: https://www.inforum.com/don%20kinzler

Rocking this episode solo and talking about this year's gardening failures and successes thus far. I tend to use every inch of my garden and plant in “layers” as I describe it. It doesn't always work out, but that's gardening for ya! With this year being so dry all over the country, plants are stressed out, and blossom end rot can be more prevalent. So, what can you do about it? Email: ahomegrownfam@gmail.comInstagram: ahomegrownfam** No longer on Twitter Resources:Blossom End RotNasturtiumSupport the show

Fertilizer... what is it good for? Turns out, absolutely everything in your garden! Yep, you can give your flowers, veggies, and established plants a big old boost in production and overall health. It's a big topic and usually get it's own WALL in any local garden centre. The Helpful Gardeners are breaking it down to talk about how to buy fertilizer, use it, and store it over the winter.    *************************  In this weeks episode .... 00:00 | Introduction 01:20 | What is fertilizer and why do you need it? 05:00 | What do the numbers mean? 09:54 | Types of fertilizer 11:35 | Organic or Chemical? 13:30 | What medium is right for you? 17:36 | Specialty fertilizers - worth the investment? 19:30 | Can you mix and match brands? 25:00 | Cautionary tale of over-fertilizing 27:40 | Fertilizing hanging baskets 29:50 | Fertilizer lifecycle and storage 34:40 | What happens if you miss a week of fertilizing? 35:45 | What happens if you get fertilizer on the leaves? 39:00 | Blossom End Rot 41:36 | Fertilizing cannabis 43:20 | Case Study: Remo Nutrients VS Other Fertilizers on Tomatoes 44:20 | What are Micro-nutrients? 49:35 | Fertilizing established perennials, trees, and shrubs 55:40 | Question of the Week - Fertilizing houseplants 47:40 | Next Week....   *************************   RESOURCES Remo Nutrients | LEARN MORE Pro Mix | LEARN MORE Miracle Gro | LEARN MORE  Learn more about Fertilizer and garden maintenance on our blog | LINK *************************  QUESTION OF THE WEEK  This question was sent to us via Instagram by Kimberley who asks >>> "I don't fertilize my outside garden, but will apply it to my houseplants. I'm not really sure it's doing anything though. Should I keep my fertilizer program going?" Evolve Indoor Plants Fertilizer | LEARN MORE   Do you have a question or a comment for the Helpful Gardeners? Send us an anonymous voice note HERE send us an email social@goldenacre.ca or find our question of the week every Tuesday on our Instagram   NEXT WEEK  We're breaking down the weeds that hide out in our garden.   Turn in Sunday's 8AM MST for more fun with the helpful gardeners! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golden-acre-home-garden/message

Lots of rain this week--which is wonderful, but present some challenges with heavy clay soil. Dirt is dead. Soil is very much alive. Learn some tips for keeping your plants (and soil) happy and healthy! Advice for dealing with blossom-end rot.SPONSOR OFFER! Use promo code PLOWHOSE10 to save 10% off your next order at TrueLeafMarket.com

Susan Mulvihill and I are here to bust some myths for you! Before you go and dump gallons of milk on your garden or put Tums in the soil, please listen to this episode. Connect With Susan Mulvihill: Susan Mulvihill is the author of the new book, The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook and The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook. Susan has been a Master Gardener for over 20 years and is the Sunday garden columnist for The Spokesman-Review newspaper in Spokane, Washington. She and her husband, Bill, garden in raised beds. Her mission has been to teach everyone how to grow their own food, to respect nature by avoiding the use of chemicals, and encourages everyone to plant a diverse landscape to attract a wide variety of beneficial insects. Facebook Instagram YouTube Website Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

I can tell what season it is by the tomato questions I get. In fall, it's "Can I get these green tomatoes to ripen?" In Winter, the question is, “Is It Too Soon To Plant Tomatoes?” In Spring, it's, "Should I prune those first tomato flowers off?" And in Summer, it's the frantic tomato grower who asks, “What's wrong with my tomatoes? They're turning brown and wrinkly on the bottom!" That, of course, is blossom end rot.Let's tackle that summertime question now, in the spring. Because blossom end rot can be thwarted now if you take the right steps before that tomato plant sets fruit.  We chat about blossom end rot with Don Shor, of Redwood Barn Nursery in Davis, CA.Also, we talk with "Grow Your Soil" author Diane Miessler, a long time gardener who champions the garden skills of "chop and drop" and the" snip and flip"…sometimes known as composting in place. Plus, she owns a vegetable tutu and plays the banjo.We're podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory. It's the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots and Dave Wilson Nursery. And we will do it all in just a bit over 30 minutes. Let's go!Pictured: Blossom End Rot on a Roma Paste TomatoLinks:Subscribe to the free, Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/The Truth About Compost Tea from VA Cooperative ExtensionFF Rant:  Blossom End Rot of TomatoesRainpoint soil moisture monitorBook: Grow Your Own Soil by Diane MiesslerPaudon's Crossing (the band)Got a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com All About Farmer Fred: The GardenBasics.net websiteThe Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter  https://gardenbasics.substack.comFarmer Fred website: http://farmerfred.com Daily Garden tips and snark on Twitter https://twitter.com/farmerfredThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog   http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Farmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube https://gardenbasics.net/videos As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here. And thank you for listening.

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Maria and Taun are talking about Blossom End Rot. This is a condition that can be found in various fruits and vegetables. Taun goes in depth on this condition and what can be done about it. Bart calls in with comments on Blossom End Rot. Shane has tomato plants that have had the blossoms picked off. Dig Around Town    Welcome to The KSL Greenhouse Show! Hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes tackle your gardening questions, talk plants, and offer tips for an amazing yard. Listen Saturdays 8am to 11am at 1160 AM & 102.7 FM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL Newsradio App. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. #KSLGreenhouse  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My tomatoes are looking fabulous… well, most of them are. I've been eating my ‘Super Sweet 100's” And also the ‘Grape Juliet'. The Cherokee Purple are also producing although I've noticed cracking on top. But my romas, which are crazy growing, also have some with blossom end rot. What is that? It's all explained on today's Garden Bite and find pictures and more on my website, gardenbite.com.

Wayne Odom from Lakewood Farms is back at Hoss HQ to discuss all things tomatoes. With the season going strong, tomatoes are one, if not the number one fruit that everyone likes to have in their garden. The varieties are endless and have the potential to produce a heavy harvest depending on many factors. One of the biggest issues for most gardeners with growing tomatoes is Blossom End Rot. Garden Update This year has been the best year for Wayne in harvesting asparagus. While it does take a couple of years to actually start producing heavily, asparagus is the vegetable that keeps on giving. The harvesting season for asparagus ends late spring/early summer. Wayne is also known as the "Bee Man", this year so far his bees have produced 100 pounds of honey (2 - 5 gallon buckets), which will provide enough honey for well over a year for his family. The Benary Giant Zinnia flowers have also been a huge success at Lakewood Farms reaching over 4 feet tall, as well as having success with several different varieties of peppers, okra, and his olive trees. One of the biggest issues that Wayne is having in his garden this season is with his tomatoes and fighting Blossom End Rot. Blind Taste Testing With tomatoes, there can be many different color variances and of course, sizes. For instance, the Purple Boy tomato has deep hues of purple tones which are derived from the "grandparent - Cherokee Purple". The purple boy has improved disease resistance for challenging growing conditions. The Lemon Boy, another indeterminate variety has a bright-yellow skin comparable to a lemon but will it taste different than the Purple Boy? Our Red Snapper (a great "slicing" tomato), determinate variety with heavy yields ranging from large to extra-large fruits. How will these three varieties compare to one another? First tomato taste test - Purple Boy. While blindfolded, Wayne describes this variety as tasting like a "regular" tomato, not very acidic, the texture is mushy, overall taste - "average tomato taste. Second tomato taste - Red Snapper, the texture seemed better in Wayne's opinion, not as mushy as the first variety, the flavor was less acidic. The last variety - Lemon Boy, Wayne describes this variety as juicy, great flavor, and a little acidic - definitely tastes different than the first two. Rating from 1 (the worst) to 5 (the best) for taste, Wayne rates the Purple Boy as a 4, Red Snapper as a 3, and the Lemon Boy would be a 5. Cherry Tomato Taste Test Mountain Vineyard - still blindfolded, Wayne describes this variety as having a firm skin, chewy texture but packs a punch! The Rosy Finch Tomato was described as juicy, the skin was not as firm as the Mountain Vineyard but definitely a favorite of Wayne's. Rating these two varieties, Wayne gives the Mountain Vineyard a 3 rating and the Rosy Finch a 4. Blossom End Rot Many of our fellow gardeners on our Row by Row Facebook Page fight with blossom end rot quite often, we also get many customer service emails regarding this tomato issue accoring to Greg. There are a few misconceptions regarding blossom end rot that Greg has seen a lot and one is adding magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt), adding Epsom Salt doesn't help blossom end rot whatsoever. What Is It? Blossom end rot is a complex problem that you have, commonly what happens is the gardener does not have the calcium. Calcium is a molecule in the soil that has a positive charge. Magnesium is also a positive charge, having too much magnesium will repel and push out the calcium in the soil. Having clay or organic soils/good compost have a negative charge so they will attract calcium and magnesium. A lack of calcium is what causes blossom end rot in plants. Once blossom end rot sets in, there is no way to fix this issue. A good comprehensive plan/preventative plan is going to help you in getting your soils rich in calcium and magnesium before you start your tomatoes. Soil samples also help in determining what is ...

Ethan brings up a topic that affects gardeners every year....blossom end rot. Taun explains what that is and gives us some tips on how to get rid of it. Seth is having some issues with ground cover. Sherri in Vineyard has questions about her tomatoes.   Welcome to The KSL Greenhouse Show! Hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes tackle your gardening questions, talk plants, and offer tips for an amazing yard. Listen Saturdays 8am to 11am at 1160 AM & 102.7 FM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL Newsradio App. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. #KSLGreenhouse  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gardening tips, tricks, and advice in short, bite-size episodes. In This Brief Bite: Marlene Simon, host of the Flower Power Garden Hour Podcast, joins us this week as she uncovers the truths and busts the myths about blossom end rot. Marlene explains how many people believe the issue stems from a lack of calcium in the soil. Lacking substance in the soil is not usually the case, however, the main causes can be prevented at the roots. She reveals her top tips that will help naturally correct the issue and advises not to waste money on special sprays. Don't miss an episode!visit UrbanFarm.Org/podcast Do you ever wish you could catch those tidbits of wisdom that some people throw out without warning? Well, in our new Farmer Friday episodes - Farmer Greg shares quick thoughts, revelations, tips, and general farming advice in bite-sized and fun episodes. Sometimes it might be Greg just sharing a thought that hit him while working in the yard, or a really cool inspiration from the garden, and occasionally he'll answer some listener questions. Other times he will catch a moment with a farming friend or podcast guest to share educational farming tidbits.  This quick podcast episode is designed to be brief and not take up your day. So… listen in and enjoy this Garden snack…  Visit www.UrbanFarm.org/Podcast-by-episode-titles under the Farmer Fridays section for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library! Uncovering the Root Causes of Blossom End Rot.

The gardening with Joey and Holly Radio Show heard weekly March - Oct Email your questions to Gardentalkradio@gmail.com Or call 24/7 leave your question at 1-800 927-SHOW https://thewisconsinvegetablegardener.com/ In segment two Joey and Holly help with growing squash Squashes growing and problems Cucurbita Cucurbita is a genus of herbaceous vines in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae native to the Andes and Mesoamerica. Five species are grown worldwide for their edible fruit, variously known as squash, pumpkin, or gourd, depending on species, variety, and local parlance, and for their seeds Full sun no need to start in doors even when the package says to Summer Squashes Planting Calendar 4-2 weeks before the last frost in spring: start seed indoors for transplanting into the garden later. 2-3 weeks after the last frost in spring: transplant seedlings to the garden. Squash should generally be seeded directly outdoors, when daytime temperatures are at least 65°F and frost risk is low. Seeds may be slow to germinate or rot before germinating at temperatures below 65° F, and germinate best at nighttime temperatures above 55°F. Therefore, squash is considered a fruit. Squash isn't the only plant that gets confused for a vegetable. Other fruits frequently called veggies include tomatoes, eggplants, avocados and cucumbers ( 2 ). Since squash contains seeds and develops from the flower-producing part of a plant, it is botanically a fruit. Vining pumpkins require a minimum of 50 to 100 square feet per hill. Plant seeds one inch deep (four or five seeds per hill). Allow 5 to 6 feet between hills, spaced in rows 10 to 15 feet apart. When the young plants are well-established, thin each hill to the best two or three plants. The best varieties for squash trellising are delicata, acorn, zucchini, and yellow summer. The smaller squashes and gourds do well but winter squash, like turban and butternut, can become too heavy and large for a successful vertical garden without additional support. Typically male flowers open first on a squash vine and are joined in about 7 to 14 days by female blooms. Both male and female flowers last for one day. If your squash vine is blooming but no squash are forming, check to see if you have both male and female blooms present. Blossom End Rot on Squash Those darken, sunken spots on the very bottom of squash are blossom end rot. It’s so common that veggie growers call it BER for short. It’s not a disease but a symptom of calcium deficiency. It occurs due to uneven watering (wet-dry cycles in soil), too-high nitrogen or root damage. You can eat squash with BER—just cut away the problem area. For a quick fix, treat plants with a calcium spray for BER. Keep soil consistently moist; using mulch helps. Test soil when the growing season ends. Amend as needed. Wilted leaves if it is hot and mulch but it can also be a Problems with the vine borer moth Powdery Mildew on Squash Leaves Late in the growing season, a white powdery substance often starts to appear on squash leaves. This is powdery mildew, a fungus disease. Once the disease starts, spraying fungicides controls it, but can’t cure it. Many other plants, including bee balm, lilac and garden phlox, also get powdery mildew and create a source of infection. Homemade prevention strategies, like spraying plants with diluted milk or baking soda, have university research behind them but require faithful application before any mildew appears. 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The gardening with Joey and Holly Radio Show heard weekly March - Oct Email your questions to Gardentalkradio@gmail.com Or call 24/7 leave your question at 1-800 927-SHOW https://thewisconsinvegetablegardener.com/ In segment 1 Joey and Holly go over - pansies and violas - last until summer's heat fades them. They'll tolerate frost—and even a mild freeze, so don't be shy about planting them early in the spring. Impatiens - Zones: Grown as annuals (can be perennial in Zones 10-11) Colors: Variety - Height: 6-24 inches tall Blooms non-stop from June until frost Attracts birds Prefers loamy soil Keep soil moist, but not waterlogged Best in part or full shade Cosmos Zones: Annual- Colors: Orange, pink, white - Height: Varieties 18-60 inches tall Blooms spring, summer and fall Grows quickly from seed Helps repel mosquitoes Prefers well-drained soil, grows well in dry or sandy gardens Water well, allow to dry between waterings Should be grown in full sun Morning glories - Zones: Annual - Colors: White, purple, pink, red, blue varieties - Height: 6 to 15 feet tall Vine flower Blooms in late summer or early fall Readily self-sowing — be careful where you plant Attracts birds and butterflies Seeds are highly toxic if ingested Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil Water weekly during dry periods Plant in full sun Nasturtium Colors: Shades of orange, red, yellow, cream - Height: 8-10 feet tall Quick growing and colorful Blooms May until September Edible leaves and flowers Needs well-drained soil Water regularly, but don’t over-water Plant in full sun Geraniums Zones: 10-11 (grown as an annual elsewhere) - Colors: White, pink, red, lavender, purple, magenta, and rose Height: 3-24 inches tall Low-maintenance color from spring until frost Good for use in window boxes, hanging baskets, containers, or beds Attracts birds Thrives in rich, well-drained soil Watered regularly, but don’t over-water Prefers full sun/afternoon shade in hot climates Snapdragons - Zones: Grown as annuals (can be perennial in Zones 5-10) Colors: White, yellow, pink, red, orange, peach, purple, and violet -Height: 6-15 inches tall Blooms from spring through fall in cool summer growing conditions Attracts butterflies Prefers well-drained soil Water regularly at the base of the plant Best in full sun Marigolds Zones: Annual Colors: Shades of yellow, red, gold, and mixed Height: 6 inches to 3 feet tall Blooms spring, summer and fall Grows quickly from seed Helps repel mosquitoes Prefers well-drained soil, grows well in dry or sandy gardens Water well, allow to dry between waterings Should be grown in full sun In segment two Joey and Holly help with growing squash Squashes growing and problems Cucurbita Cucurbita is a genus of herbaceous vines in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae native to the Andes and Mesoamerica. Five species are grown worldwide for their edible fruit, variously known as squash, pumpkin, or gourd, depending on species, variety, and local parlance, and for their seeds Full sun no need to start in doors even when the package says to Summer Squashes Planting Calendar 4-2 weeks before the last frost in spring: start seed indoors for transplanting into the garden later. 2-3 weeks after the last frost in spring: transplant seedlings to the garden. Squash should generally be seeded directly outdoors, when daytime temperatures are at least 65°F and frost risk is low. Seeds may be slow to germinate or rot before germinating at temperatures below 65° F, and germinate best at nighttime temperatures above 55°F. Therefore, squash is considered a fruit. Squash isn't the only plant that gets confused for a vegetable. Other fruits frequently called veggies include tomatoes, eggplants, avocados and cucumbers ( 2 ). Since squash contains seeds and develops from the flower-producing part of a plant, it is botanically a fruit. Vining pumpkins require a minimum of 50 to 100 square feet per hill. Plant seeds one inch deep (four or five seeds per hill). Allow 5 to 6 feet between hills, spaced in rows 10 to 15 feet apart. When the young plants are well-established, thin each hill to the best two or three plants. The best varieties for squash trellising are delicata, acorn, zucchini, and yellow summer. The smaller squashes and gourds do well but winter squash, like turban and butternut, can become too heavy and large for a successful vertical garden without additional support. Typically male flowers open first on a squash vine and are joined in about 7 to 14 days by female blooms. Both male and female flowers last for one day. If your squash vine is blooming but no squash are forming, check to see if you have both male and female blooms present. Blossom End Rot on Squash Those darken, sunken spots on the very bottom of squash are blossom end rot. It’s so common that veggie growers call it BER for short. It’s not a disease but a symptom of calcium deficiency. It occurs due to uneven watering (wet-dry cycles in soil), too-high nitrogen or root damage. You can eat squash with BER—just cut away the problem area. For a quick fix, treat plants with a calcium spray for BER. Keep soil consistently moist; using mulch helps. Test soil when the growing season ends. Amend as needed. Wilted leaves if it is hot and mulch but it can also be a Problems with the vine borer moth Powdery Mildew on Squash Leaves Late in the growing season, a white powdery substance often starts to appear on squash leaves. This is powdery mildew, a fungus disease. Once the disease starts, spraying fungicides controls it, but can’t cure it. Many other plants, including bee balm, lilac and garden phlox, also get powdery mildew and create a source of infection. Homemade prevention strategies, like spraying plants with diluted milk or baking soda, have university research behind them but require faithful application before any mildew appears. In Segment three Joey and Holly welcome Their guest author Jessica Walliser https://www.jessicawalliser.com/ Jessica Walliser is an author, garden blogger, columnist, and all around horticultural and botanical enthusiast. She lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her family. 1. Most people know bees are endangered, other than planting flowers and flowering plants, what are some ways to help bees? 2. In your newest book, Plant Partners - Science Based Companion Planting Strategies, you talk about the actual science behind true companion planting, what was the most surprising or unique companion planting technique you've learned while writing this book? 3. Many of us have heard of polyculture and its increasing plant biodiversity - does companion planting do the same? Is it a similar science? 4. What are some well known good bugs most people would have in their garden? How can more of those good bugs be attracted? 5. Many people struggle with keeping their containers watered, especially during the peak of summer, what are some good irrigation/watering techniques for containers? 6. How can we find out more about you? Is segment four Joey and Holly answer gardeners questions Greg from IL writes in who listens via podcast Hi! Love the show, it has been super helpful! Last year was my first year gardening, this year I am trying to start many of my plants from seeds. I have some pink plume celery started, they are in nutrient dense soil, are in a tray that waters from the bottom, they are under a grow light for 16 hours per day and I have a floor fan blowing on them. Many of the seedlings are still falling over! The light is probably 4 inches above the seedlings. What could be the cause of them not doing well? Thanks! Thank you for your email and the kind words about the show we are happy that the show has been helpful for you. Based on your description of the situation my initial thought is that the plants are experiencing a disease called dampening off this is when the plants grow A few inches and then fall over at soil level and die off.The main cause is to much moisture. I would allow the soil to dry out much more than you are allowing it too. Also sprinkling cinnamon over the soil to help prevent the damping off. Q My wife and I work together on Tuesday and Saturday . We listen to you on our way to work. We are looking for an accurate PH meter for testing our garden beds and lawn areas. We bought a 110 year old house four years ago and we are looking at improving the lawn for greener grass and garden beds for flowers only. We only plant perennials. There is way too much animal life for outdoor vegetables and we both work two jobs. All of the reviews we have read suggest that there are no accurate PH meters for any price and the testing strips are just as bad. They suggest that you send the soil samples to a university for testing. Is this your experience as well? Love your show! To get the most accurate data sending samples off to a lab is the best either from your local university or we also suggest https://www.mysoilsavvy.com/online-store/Soil-Savvy%E2%84%A2-p117274169 Your university may be cheaper to do soil testing. That said once you get that information you have a baseline in which you can buy a ph meter yes the cheap ones do give you a reading not as reliable as the more hi tech ones. You get your results from the lab then you can take your ph tester and test the ph to see how far off your meter is or is not. Then you know next year or the next time you can use your meter and know it is let's say +.2 off of what a lab result would be. so if the meter read 7.2 you know it is right around 7.0 Getting a baseline from a soil test then using a ph meter and knowing the Accuracy range based on the soil test we think is the best way to go then the meter can be used over and over. A soil test from a local university from multiple areas of the yard would be the best accuracy. Choose where you’ll be putting perennials and also the lawn, test those areas. PH meters can be helpful, but a soil test itself is more accurate. Q So, you CAN rutabagas in the spring? How soon? I just got some seeds and it's the end of Jan, can I still plant these seeds and get rutabagas this spring? That would be AWESOME!" 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Tino has advice on dealing with blossom end rot.

Tino has advice on dealing with blossom end rot.

Tomato growers can lose some of their crop to Blossom End Rot and splitting - both caused by problems with water flow through the plant. Now, it's hoped tiny sensors attached to individual plants could be used to help growers keep their crops healthy. A farmer-led trial being run by ADAS and the Innovative Farmers project is using sensors that measure stem diameter and sap flow. We hear from a farm in Wiltshire where cows, sheep, goats and pigs are grazed in a rotational system. And the Welsh Government’s recent decision to introduce stricter rules for farmers to protect water from pollution isn’t proving all that popular with farmers. But a similar decision was made in Northern Ireland back in 2007, when the whole area was designated as a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. We hear from the Ulster Farmer's Union about what it has meant for the industry. Presented by Charlotte Smith Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Heather Simons

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I sit down with THE Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farms and talk all things tomatoes. We cover common issues like Blossom End Rot, delayed fruit set and ripening….plus other strange anomalies like cat facing and zippering. I ask Brad how Covid-19 has affected his business and what beautiful, tasty new varieties he has on the horizon. If you want a primer on Brad’s history, the story of Wild Boar Farms, and his process of creating stunning, novel tomato varieties, then check out episode 34 -- my first interview with Brad.   To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: Facebook Instagram email Marlene at marlenetheplantlady@gmail.com   Find Marlene over on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

We'd all prefer a simple solution, but preventing blossom-end rot isn't as easy as adding calcium to your soil -- or even consistent watering.NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: 20 Ideas For Old Doors and Windows in the Garden

Have you noticed nasty wet spots on the blossom end of your tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and squashes? Don’t worry, Nathan helps you solve the problems of your Blossom End Rot issues! He explains what’s going on with them and gives you the steps you need to take to get rid of it for good! It’s important to know how nutrients flow between your soil and your plants to keep them super healthy and growing. Nathan describes how nutrients cycle through the gardening system so you know when, where, and how much nutrition to provide to your plant babies. Lastly, there’s been a big debate going on between using organic fertilizers and conventional fertilizers. Nathan gives you the facts you need to know to make the decision which source of nutrition is best for your garden.

In this week's episode, we continue the Vegetable Garden Series by discussing Blossom End Rot with your Tomatoes.  This frustrating fruit disorder can ruin your harvest!  But don't worry, Len and Julio will talk you through a few fixes to make your tomatoes beautiful again. In segment two, we'll talk about how different types of grasses can be mixed into your landscaping to soften walls, paving, and other hardscapes.   We'll then talk about roses and how to treat common summer time ailments that they tend to experience.  The guys give you their pick for the next up and coming plant!  And wrapping up the show we'll give a tutorial in pruning and what you should be cutting back right now!

On this week's episode, Nathan helps you determine if your gardening soil has good drainage or poor drainage. A simple percolation test can help you discover how quickly (or slowly) water moves through your soil. Wet soil is usually never a good thing. Then, Nathan takes you on a journey through plant hormones and how they affect plant growth. The Big Five- Auxin, Gibberellin, Cytokinin, Ethylene, and Abscisic Acid- all have different roles to play in the development of your plants. With a little knowledge of how they work, you can help your plants grow the best they ever have!

Vegetables You Can Still Grow and Perfect Plant Combinations. Description:   Jana gives us the Tip of the Week – how to prevent Blossom End Rot in tomatoes.  LaRene Bautner from Millcreek Gardens shares some stunning perennial plant and ornamental shrub combinations. We also discuss vegetables it’s not too late to get in the ground now, and how plant varieties have been improved over the years to create more desirable strains.   Episode Notes:   Millcreekgardens.com Visit Conservationgardenpark.org/events to sign up for the Flip your Strip Webinar, the latest #pandemicproject See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The June 17th, 2020 edition of the Eastern New York Vegetable News covers the following topics: Blossom End Rot and Soil Moisture Management in Fruiting Crops (1:07) Stemphylium Leaf Blight Management and Onion Report (3:54) Scaping, Scouting, and Irrigating Garlic (9:08) Two-Spotted Spider Mites (14:29) Spotted Wing Drosophila Update (17:48) Here are links to additional resources mentioned in the episode: Stemphylium Leaf Blight Christy Hoepting’s SLB Fungicide Trials from 2019 https://cornell.app.box.com/file/630801014836 Dr. Frank Hay’s SLB Resistance Screening Report from Orange County Onion School in 2020 https://cornell.app.box.com/file/630798240824 Spider Mites Notes: **For best insecticidal control, be sure to cover undersides of leaves. Resources: Biological Control of Two-Spotted Spider Mites, by Leanne Pundt, UConn Extension. http://ipm.uconn.edu/documents/raw2/html/664.php?aid=664 Two-Spotted Spider Mite, by Ruth Hazzard, UMass Extension. https://ag.umass.edu/vegetable/fact-sheets/two-spotted-spider-mite

Intro 0:00 Heirloom tomato discussion 0:43 Blossom end rot: 13:09 Roasted radishes: 27:08 Sheriden Hansen is an extension assistant professor of horticulture based in northern Davis County, UT. She is expert in many things and one is growing heirloom tomatoes. Additionally, she is great at troubleshooting plant problems. We further local causes and solutions for the dreaded blossom end rot. Finally, Annie Smith, USU Extension Horticulture Intern tells about the delicious roasted radish recipe she made. Ingredients 1 lb. Radishes 1 1/2 Tbs. Butter 1.2 tsp. Salt 1/2 tsp. Pepper 3 minced Garlic Cloves 2-3 Tbs. Finely Chopped Scallions Directions Preheat oven to 425 F. Halve or quarter clean radishes depending on their size. Melt butter or ghee. In a bowl combine all ingredients. Mix until radishes are evenly   coated. Spread radishes out evenly in a 9x 13 inch baking dish and roast at 10 minute intervals, tossing between, until they are golden brown. (About 20-30 minutes.) Garnish with more dried parsley or finely chopped fres parsley.   1/4 tsp. Dried Dill 1/2 tsp. Dried Parsley  Music Credit: The Joy Drops, Not Drunk Mix, full band, no vocals. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode)

More tomato tipsGrowing tomatoes seems to be one of the main hobbies of New Zealanders. It’s great to have a go at these fruit – there are many many varieties too and everybody has their favourite ones. But there are some problems that can occur, whether you’re raising them in an open garden bed, or in a glasshouse/tunnelhouse. Here are some more tips for things to watch up for when growing tomatoes. Blossom End Rot has always been translated as a deficiency of calcium. Apparently that is a myth in itself; it has more to do with the inability of the plant to transport calcium through the plant. Gibberellins appear to be playing an important role in that job and most NZ soils are not deficient in calcium; so: try some fertilisers with gibberellic acid (Seafood Soup/Seaweed Tea!)Often the first tomatoes of the season show some Blossom End Rot. With settling temps and regular fertilisation/watering these symptoms often disappear.Early Blight and Late Blight on stems and leaves can move pretty quickly through the plants.Here comes the watering again!!!  Only water the soil (NOT the leaves); remove the lower leaves as soon as practicable, so they don’t drag on the moist soil and get infected.Underwatering also helps in this matter: keep the area drier; make sure the wind/air movement can dry the plants and stems quickly.If you have persistent hassles with blight: keep a regular fungicide treatment going, especially on the lower parts of the plant and very much so before wet, humid weather is forecast; Some of these sprays are systemic (taken up by the plants and giving a built-in immunity); some are protectant fungicides like copper and sulphur. These last two are also “organic” or natural compounds that resist fungal spores from entering the plants.Hygiene is important too. Maybe plant tomatoes in a new part of the vegetable garden (no history of fungal tomato diseases nearby); dispose of diseased material asap – Do NOT compost that stuff – chuck it in the green bin to be taken away!Watering - I’ve noticed that by slightly underwatering the tomatoes, their fruit become a lot sweeter and more intense in flavour; It pays to treat the tomato plants MEAN!LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE

Growing the best tomatoes It’s great to have a go at these fruit – there are many many varieties too and everybody has their favourite ones.But there are some problems that can occur, whether you’re raising them in an open garden bed, or in a glasshouse/tunnelhouse.Tomato (potato) thrips: These are a nuisance interloper in NZ. They go here a few decades ago and will attack Solanaceous plants (potatoes, tomatoes, nightshades, poroporo, you name it). I used to get heaps of them when growing tomatoes in Auckland, but in Christchurch they seem to be prevalent only in autumn.In my tunnelhouse. and in my open garden, I rarely get them now, simply because I am fanatical about pulling up nightshade weeds. I reckon the thrips overwinter on these weeds, so removing them meticulously helps a lot to keep your patch clean. Sprays with insecticides need to commence well before you see the first psyllids; it keeps their populations down too.Finally: regular neem sprays will keep them down. Aim for the newer leaves/growth on the tomato plants.Blossom End Rot: This has always been translated as a deficiency of calcium. Apparently that is a myth in itself; it has more to do with the inability of the plant to transport calcium through the plant. Gibberellins appear to be playing an important role in that job and most NZ soils are not deficient in calcium; so: try some fertilisers with gibberellic acid (Seafood Soup/Seaweed Tea!)Often the first tomatoes of the season show some Blossom End Rot. With settling temps and regular fertilisation/watering these symptoms often disappear.Watering: I’ve noticed that by slightly underwatering the tomatoes, their fruit become a lot sweeter and more intense in flavour; It pays to treat the tomato plants MEAN! Early Blight and Late Blight: This can move pretty quickly through the plants. Here comes the watering again - only water the soil, NOT the leaves. Remove the lower leaves as soon as practicable, so they don’t drag on the moist soil and get infected. Underwatering also helps in this matter: keep the area drier and make sure the wind/air movement can dry the plants and stems quickly to avoid blight. If you have persistent hassles, keep a regular fungicide treatment going, especially on the lower parts of the plant and very much so before wet, humid weather is forecast. Some of these sprays are systemic (taken up by the plants and giving a built-in immunity); some are protectant fungicides like copper and sulphur. These last two are also “organic” or natural compounds that resist fungal spores from entering the plants.Hygiene: Maybe plant tomatoes in a new part of the vegetable garden (no history of fungal tomato diseases nearby). Dispose of diseased material ASAP. Do NOT compost that stuff – chuck it in the green bin to be taken away!LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE 

As sure as eggsIn the Gardening world there are a lot of mysteries and good tips, best practices and “proven techniques” that are the biggest urban myths on the planet. Using egg shells is one of the top contenders for the mis-use of science prizeRobert Pavlis (Blogger from North America) nicely summed up the various hopeful claims around this calcium/sulphur/magnesium/potash/sodium/organic matter – containing material.Of course, all these minerals and nutrients are very useful for plants, when they break down. Problem is: it takes a long, long time to break down an egg shell!! People that throw egg shells into compost heaps know that. The only way they work is by grinding them into a fine powder. How about using it as a mulch (looks nice – light, reflective colour), to suppress weeds and keep moisture in the soil?  Yep – no doubt would work well, but just calculate a layer of mulch, say 2 to 3 inches thick: how many tons of egg shells will you need? And… do you live near an egg-processing plant?Egg shells as as organic pest prevention/control? Crushed egg shells become an almost white powder that may look like diatomaceous earth (But isn’t)Some folk believe it has the same properties as diatomaceous earth and would assist in killing beetles, caterpillars, larvae etc. The crushed egg shells are totally harmless to these creatures.Here’s a trial I did with a snail crossing a new Stanley blade.Blossom End Rot? Just add egg shells under the tomato plant to prevent it?Blossom End Rot in tomatoes is said to be caused by calcium deficiency – yes and no: more precisely it’s a problem of the plant not moving the calcium to the developing tomato fruit; often caused by irregular watering. Adding egg shells is not going to remedy that!Best thing to do with egg shells? Crush them and feed them to the birds: they can use the calcium to create their own egg when they are ready to reproduceSome gardeners still believe that crushed eggshells are too sharp and hard for the soft feet of slugs and snails, thus providing an effective barrier for these molluscs around your lettuces etc.Molluscs never have direct contact with the substrate they glide on: they glide on their slime!

The Michigan Garden Moment is a two minute gardening advise segment. Each week host Joey Baird of The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener radio show shares with you gardening advice that will help your garden grow better. This week Joey talks about Blossom-end rot on tomatoes and what to do Heard on WAAM 1600 AM & 92.7 Fm Ann Arbor, MI Sundays 7-8AM est listen here during show hours for your station: WAAM https://tinyurl.com/p68cvft Thank you for listening and downloading the show. keep up to date with shows here https://thewisconsinvegetablegardener.com/radio-2/ The Michigan Garden Moment is sponsored by MIgardener of www.MIgardener.com Your number one seed store.

Green Side Up host Richard Hentscel discusses a common fruit problem on tomatoes called Blossom End Rot. Blossom End Rot is not really a disease, but rather a nutrition issue for younger tomato plants in certain growing conditions. Tune in to learn more:

The July 24th, 2019 edition of the Eastern New York Vegetable News covers the following topics: Blossom End Rot in Tomatoes (1:24) Impact of High Heat on Vegetable Crops (7:58) Swede Midge Damage and Management (15:10) Harvest Considerations for Early Potatoes (19:25) Industrial Hemp Update (26:32) Leaf Tissue Nutrient Testing in Berry Crops (30:06) Here are links to additional resources mentioned in the episode: Impact of High Heat on Vegetable Crops: “SUNBURN IN VEGETABLES REVISITED; USE OF PARTICLE FILMS” https://sites.udel.edu/weeklycropupdate/?p=13716 Dr. Gordon Johnson, University of Delaware Extension Vegetable and Fruit Specialist “HEAT DAMAGE IN VEGETABLES” https://sites.udel.edu/weeklycropupdate/?p=13866 Dr. Gordon Johnson, University of Delaware Extension Vegetable and Fruit Specialist “Decrease of Pollen Stainability of Green Bean at High Temperatures and Relationship to Heat Tolerance” by Katsumi Suzuki et al. https://journals.ashs.org/jashs/view/journals/jashs/126/5/article-p571.pdf Mid-Season Swede Midge Management “ORGANIC MANAGEMENT OF SWEDE MIDGE”, by Elisabeth Hodgdon, Yolanda Chen, Christy Hoepting, and Rebecca Hallett. https://ecommons.cornell.edu/bitstream/handle/1813/55087/swede-midge-organic-FS-NYSIPM.pdf?sequence=3&isAllowed=y Berry Foliar Sample Testing: Agro One is affiliated with Cornell University researchers. To access the submission form, visit: http://dairyone.com/analytical-services/agronomy-services/about-agro-one/

It ruins lots of tomatoes every year. No shortage of suggestions, but is it so simple?

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath tells us why egg shells might be the answer to blossom end rot & the surprising number of plants that those shells can help out. Plus, we preview the Philadelphia Flower Show!

Original Air Date: June 23, 2018 Watering The Garden Over 70 to 90% of our garden plants is water.  The benefits of providing enough water to your plants regularly are not always obvious.  Your plants will certainly be more productive and stronger but also will be more resistant to pest, more resistant to diseases and absorb nutrients more consistently so the plant are less likely to be vulnerable to the elements.  For instance, Blossom End Rot on a tomato is often attributed to a lack of calcium in the soil but the problem is often brought on by inconsistent watering because the plants can’t draw up the calcium with out adequate moisture in the soil. As Ed Smith points out in his book The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible, water is a transfer agent, “Nutrients pass from the soil to the plant through a film or water surrounding the tiny root hairs that grow from the plant’s roots.” (the bible says it, I believe it, and that settles it!) Also a lack of water will send a message to the plant to begin to produce seeds and bolt, so our lettuces turn bitter, out spinach starts to flower and our radishes become hard a woody. How Much Water The goal of watering is to provide an inch of water every week across the garden bed.  That is about 10 gallons of water for a 4x4 bed! Rain is not always a reliable source of water and therefore it is important to water regularly, so your garden plants have a steady, consistent source of water.  Farmers have irrigated from centuries. You remember your lessons about the invention of the screw being related to lifting water to irrigate fields in Egypt? Even if you have a rain gauge if you have had summer rains that are fast and furious and shows a 1/ 4 inch of rain probably none of that rain water penetrated the soil. None. Unless you have a day of soaking rain during the week, water.  Water thoroughly with one inch of water.  One of the advantages of having ample vermiculite in your soil is that you can water too much because the vermiculite will absorb the excess.  Also remember that your sets and just seeded beds will need daily watering until they show sings of growth then they get the same routine as the rest of the garden. There are numerous methods of watering: Cup and a 5-gallon bucket Sprinkling Can Sprinkler (like used for lawns) Watering Wand hose end sprayer Soaker Hose or Drip Irrigation Irrigation with Sprinklers Rain Cautions about watering: Don’t water the paths Water the ground not the plant Water in the morning so the plants dry out during the day if you are watering from above. Careful to pour softly don’t drill a hole near the roots! Mulch as watering? Double that in HOT weather I have, for many years used a 5-gallon bucket and a cup to water my garden.  When I plant my sets I plant then in a recess, a cup so to speak, so that when I water I fill that cup and the water goes directly to the roots.  The benefit is plain to see watering where your plant needs it and leave the rest of the bed dry on the surface.  This creates a “dust mulch” that discourages weeds.  Also, this keep the leaves dry and less susceptible to disease.  Watering this way is kind of relaxing, even therapeutic you might say, but it is a way for me to relax while inspecting my plants looking for trouble, harvesting any runaway zucchini, and enjoying the great outdoors. How ever you water is great the plants don’t care, just water your garden!  And let me know how you water your garden. Thanks, that it for this show. See you In The Garden next week Saturday at 12:30.

Cam and Miss E are back at the picnic table, with Miss E relaxed and refreshed after a visit to an historic Virginia mountain resort.  Meanwhile, threats to the garden are emerging; squash bugs are laying eggs on the pumpkin patch, deer are nibbling on pepper plants, and tomatoes are showing signs of the dreaded Blossom End Rot. How to fight back and keep your garden on track, plus much more on this edition of 40 Acres and a Fool.

Blossom end rot can be an incredibly frustrating challenge for any vegetable gardener. There is something particularly upsetting about watching a perfectly healthy-looking plant produce damaged and rotten fruits! In this episode we're chatting about how blossom end rot can be avoided and, once in process can often be overcome! We need your help to keep this podcast going! Consider supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group- maybe we'll even answer one of your questions in an episode! For more info, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

This publication describes blossom-end rot (a plant disease cause by calcium deficiency), including symptoms and management strategies.