Season Finale Q&A: Garden Pests, Weeds & Tree Care | Backyard Farmer September 19, 2024
This is the final Backyard Farmer show of the season!
We’re closing things out with a packed Q&A episode, tackling gardening questions from across Nebraska and beyond. From fuzzy oak galls to flopping grasses, squash viruses to mushroom IDs — we’ve got you covered.
🌱 In this episode, you’ll learn:
What causes woolly oak galls on trees
Why gnats/midges form “columns” in backyards
Identifying a snowberry clearwing moth and western conifer seed bug
How to deal with aggressive mullein weeds
Options for removing ryegrass in little bluestem
Why maiden grasses flop and how to fix it
Diagnosing watermelon issues (hairy melon & uneven ripening)
Spotting mosaic virus on squash
Grapefruit decline in Arizona & the role of foot rot disease
Signs of drought stress in oak trees
Intersectional peony care and cutback tips
Identifying beetles, caterpillars, and tobacco budworms
Managing invasive Virginia creeper safely
What “dead man’s fingers” mushrooms are (and why they grow near ash)
Chicken of the Woods mushroom ID
Plus: A feature on our Backyard Farmer student intern and the lessons of hands-on garden management
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