Mildew

The word mildew means many things to many people. To the housewife, it may be any discoloration or growth caused by fungi on the vegetable matter or any other substance, including old shoes.  To the greenhouse hobbyist and commercial grower, it may be any one of three distinctly different fungus diseases:  Black mildew, which appears … Read more

In the Pacific Northwest, where the rose has won international acclaim for its size, beauty, and case of culture, there are two major fungus diseases and four persistent pests (of the insect type) which demand the attention of rose growers. Two Major Fungus Diseases Let us take the fungus diseases first. Mildew and black spot … Read more