PEG TILLERY | Winter plant damage — and recovery
What a dismal winter and spring we've had so far. At least during May we've had some nice sunny days. But when even optimistic and venerable veggie grower Chris Smith says to wait until things warm up to plant seeds, we can allow ourselves to be a bit pessimistic.
While we're talking about this sad topic here's the winter damage report — but after we digest it, let's move on to optimism and ideas about a hopefully wonderful gardening season ahead.Madrones (Arbutus menzeseii): These venerable trees seem to be failing big-time. The last two years of nearly constant rain have contributed largely to the release of a plethora of fungi that have attacked our Madrones. There are more than 18 species of fungi impacting these magnificent trees. Additionally phytophthoras and other root rot diseases also attack.
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