Monthly Archives: June 2009

Tomato Plants Turning White

By Ellen Wells | Published: June 9, 2009

Q. I planted tomato plants in an old barn area that has not been used for horses or chickens or any animals in about 20 years. Now my tomato plants that I planted one week ago are turning white, not yellow like transplant shock but white. Do you know why?
-Lancaster, New York
A. Did you set [...]

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Re-Leveling a Pond

By Ellen Wells | Published: June 9, 2009

Q. I have installed a 160-gallon rigid pond (with four shelves) in my back yard. Once I filled it with water I realized that the level, which I thought was OK is about six inches off. What is the best way to re-level this pond? Any ideas welcome.
-Sound Beach, New York
A. You will have to [...]

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Zucchini Blossoms Falling Off

By Ellen Wells | Published: June 4, 2009

Q. I am having trouble with something sniping the blooms off of my zucchini. Nothing on the plant is chewed except for the blooms. I have sprayed insect spray on the ground and on plant for grubs,etc. It worked for a day. That evening there is a big bloom ready to put on a zucchini, [...]

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Clipped Tomato Leaves

By Ellen Wells | Published: June 3, 2009

Q. Something is bothering my newly planted tomato plants. I keep finding leaves that have been cleanly clipped from the stem lying on the soil surface. I looked for horn worms, but the plants are so small I don’t think this is the problem. Any ideas on possible causes and solutions? Thank you.
-Pueblo, Colorado
A. If [...]

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Too Late for Asparagus?

By Ellen Wells | Published: June 3, 2009

Q. Is it too late to plant asparagus in Western MA? What is a good, disease-resistant and productive variety for this region? And where can I get them in June? Just had a trench dug…. Thanks!
-Tyringham, Massachusetts
A. It’s not too late to plant asparagus if you can still get plants. The most disease resistant varieties [...]

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