Plant Disease and Pathology

Plant Disease and Pathology

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   Plant pathology is the study of different diseases that affect plants. These diseases are caused by a number of different factors including environmental factors, and pathogens found within the plants or surrounding flora....
Plant Disease and Pathology

Protect against insects on your patio

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   Insects are often called “bugs” because they are so bothersome. But annoyance is the least of worries regarding some bugs. Some insects can carry disease and spread it from person to person by biting them. Other insects can...
Plant Disease and Pathology

Putting Wind to Work

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   The word wind usually conjures up an image of an unruly gust overturning umbrellas or a disastrous tornado demolishing everything in its path. But what you don’t see the wind do is provide an economical and environmentally...
Plant Disease and Pathology

Rain and Rainbow Activities for Kids

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   You can get kids involved with activities that include rain and rainbows without having to break out the umbrellas. All you need is a little bit of creativity! A great activity for kids involving rain is an activity called...
Plant Disease and Pathology

Severe Weather Resource

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   Even with the fanciest umbrella on the market, there is neither a nation nor a populace protected from the consequences of severe weather. Thunderstorms, floods, hail, and other natural disasters are no respecter of...