There is an issue occurring now in home gardens that may need your attention, called early blight of tomato. Early blight of tomato has been seen on the variety called Big Boy but is probably on ...

Nothing says sunshine like a warm, ripe tomato and after our long wet winter, we’re all eager for as much delicious “sunshine” as we can plant. But take care with how you plant tomatoes this year, ...

You might be noticing powdery mildew (a disease that causes a grayish, powdery film on leaves) in your garden. Common plants that could be affected are lilacs, phlox, bee balm, zinnias and nannyberry ...

This year's heavy downpours and intense heat have left Iowans with cracked tomatoes, mildew-covered flowers and lawns speckled with orange rust. State of play: The combination has prompted more ...