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....
by RobtheHortGod | Jun 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
At this point in the growing season, the majority of crops are in the ground as the risk of frost is basically over. Perennial crops have already flowered and are progressing towards maturity. But how long does that actually take? When will those strawberries be...
