by RobtheHortGod | Aug 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
The word renovation can mean different things to different people. Since this is a horticultural blog, we will look at it from the perspective of fruit crops. What does renovation mean? The origins of the word renovate are derived from the Latin renovatus, a past form...
by RobtheHortGod | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
For many market gardeners, after a period of preparation, they have entered (or are just entering) into the thick of the processes for dealing with their customers in a COVID-19 environment, whether at the farm, in the market, or otherwise. For the greenhouse...
by RobtheHortGod | Jul 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Note: This is not an article to frame a debate for or against herbicide use, but rather highlight some commonly occurring issues that often show up around now. Second Note: There are lots of smart(er than me) folks out there with useful things to say about this topic....
by RobtheHortGod | Jul 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
As the growing season gets really rolling, growers will start to see signs of issues that are starting to develop. I have discussed some of the generally symptoms and signs that are might raise flags (See Hort Morsels Blog – Early Warning Signs). However, here are...
by RobtheHortGod | Jul 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Most horticultural crops will face some sort of plant health issue at some point in their lifespan. Annuals are basically in a race to the finish, in a strange “be faster or nimbler than the guy behind you (because there is a bear chasing you)” sort of effort....