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What’s Wrong with My Tomatoes? Five Common Conditions Not to Worry (Too Much) About

What’s Wrong with My Tomatoes? Five Common Conditions Not to Worry (Too Much) About

Summer is finally here in north Idaho, and so far, the tomato crop is looking good. The normally cold and…
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Hummers are still around and still need a food source as they migrate south! This photo was taken today by our KCMG Director!You don’t see this everyday! Migratory hummingbirds are still passing through our area. Clean off those hummingbird feeders and fill them with a 1:3 ratio (1 plain white sugar : 3 water) of concentrated energy for their stop over. Let’s hope they clear out by the low temps. Please don’t use organic sugar, the iron isn’t good for them.
I just took this photo at 2:30 pm, check out the bird on the feeder. I then frantically made nectar (you don’t need to boil it) while running around like a crazy person. I know fellow gardeners understand 😉. ... See MoreSee Less

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