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To: Diana in Wisconsin

OK, either I was hallucinating when I saw little tiny blueberries-in-the-making, or they were stolen by something. Birds, insects, the horrible Oklahoma wind lately, who knows? Am hoping there will be more blossoms to come, and that they’ll produce. Would like to have at least ONE berry, so I can say there was something garden-wise that I didn’t kill. Heh. :-)

Secondly, the sage plant in the front bed looks great, but is getting more and more little tiny holes in it. Anyone have any idea what would target a strong-smelling thing like sage? Ants, maybe? Aphids? I don’t see anything when I look at both sides of the leaves, except more litlte holes. Thanks in advance.


53 posted on 05/01/2024 9:20:36 AM PDT by AFB-XYZ (Two options: 1) Stand up, or 2) Bend over)
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To: AFB-XYZ

My educated guess on your Sage leaves is Spider Mites. They are TINY and they do pierce holes in the leaves as they suck out the sap.

Invest in some insecticidal soap (or make your own) or Neem oil spray.

https://www.marthastewart.com/how-to-make-insecticidal-soap-8585107

Re: Blueberries - you sound like Beau and his Hascaps (Honeyberry) shrubs. He wants them in the worst way, and doesn’t have the best of luck with his crops. He also ignores them and then complains when they don’t produce enough. ;)


64 posted on 05/01/2024 2:48:06 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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