Pests, Diseases and Cures

This months Plantsman contains a link to a survey of these flatworms. The group are looking into the UK distribution of these beasties.

I came across this survey regarding powdery mildew in the Plantsman: Also a note that powdery mildew has been found on Heuchera,

wow, I never knew that so thank you for providing some very interesting information

Most of the plants are probably about a foot high now (I planted the seeds (indoors) a little late) - I did pinch them out in one tub (which had rather leggy plants at first) but it made little difference, the others in the remaining tubs aren't pinched out but seem to be growing nice and bushy...

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Looks like Leaf Miner

I've found roundup works, perhaps not a total killer, but you only need one application per year.And it doesn't affect the soil.

The soil also looks very dry, I'm wondering if it's suffering from lack of water and perhaps nutrients?

Only had my Chives eaten once.Found the culprit....

Its aphids, the white bits a shed skins. Black fly.Spray them, with an insecticide for edible plants.

If they are white fly, they FLY when you brush the plant.

What a beautifully-written post!

Good point, thanks.

Thanks, fingers crossed they'll be fine. They've just received a huge amount to water all at once from the storms rumbling through. They are much more sheltered though so should be happier. :-)Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

Is that the technical term?

Hi guys, I found these lil critters on my Cherry tree sappling. can anyone tell me what they are? if they are harmful to the tree and what do I treat them with if so please? I noticed that there were a couple of ants feasting on the eggs

Thanks. Yup I could put them out of reach of the dogs but not in a place that gets sunlight. I'll have a ponder.

That's a good idea, thanks.

Bang went that theory!

It depends how soon you want to get a replacement establishedHoneysuckle (Lonicera) does reasonably well in shade as long as it's well-fed and watered.