[punknpuss]

I have been awol for a while. Still flower gardening and got my tomatoes in a little late, but they are putting out fruit (nothing has ripened yet). I’ll have to watch the over watering. I see some wilting leaves and grab the waterhose right away.

My flowers are doing well and everything is green and growing. I have been able to keep up with the weeding okay.

I started to work the volunteer hotline at the County Extension office a couple of times a month. I enjoy that although my lack of knowledge is a little unnerving at times. But the people who call in are so thankful that someone answers the phone and helps them with their problems. There are several people in the office with great wisdom and experience and they help me out when I get stuck.

I’ve got to run. I hope everyone has a beautiful weekend!

[mason-dixon]

What a wonderful group of growers! I'm just a small-scale (4' by 12' veggie patch) grower in Maryland. I do need your advice. My 6 tomatoes were growing fine (2 Brandywine, 2 yellow cherry, 2 Cherokee purple), even had the lettuce underneath in the shade.

Unfortunately, I got a blight -- the leaves started to yellow/brown from the bottom and the fruit production halted. Requesting your advice what to do to prevent next year.

Thanks in advance, Mrs Mason-Dixon

[greeneyes]

Thanks so much for the update. That’s great that you all have such a hotline. You’ll be learning a lot and helping others at the same time!