America’s Favorite College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower, and I answers questions about the importance of building “reaction wood” in seedlings, greenhouse airflow, scale pest management for fruit trees, and the benefits of organic mulch. Once again, we’re here to promote proactive gardening practices for healthier gardens.

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Pictured: Tomato Seedlings building "Reaction Wood"

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“Teaming with Bacteria” (book) by Jeff Lowenfels

Scale Control Tips (from UCANR)

Thigmotropism - What is That?

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