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Three-leaf Sumac and eriophyid mites
Lower Leaf Surface Upper Leaf Surface If you have a three-leaf sumac, Rhus trilobata, and it takes on a purple cast as seen in the above photo it most likely has an infestation of...
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Fall Webworms appearing in Cottonwoods and other Populus species
Fall Webworms are showing up in cottonwoods throughout western Colorado. This insect overwinters as a pupa in debris at the base of trees with the adults emerging, mating, and laying eggs in late...
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Lavender Research at Bob Korver's
Bob Korver of Palisade Colorado irrigates this field by running water down the furrows on either side of the lavender beds. The furrows are about six inches deep. The field was planted this spring and...
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Peachtree borer identification and control
The peachtree borer, AKA peach crown borer, (Synanthedon exitiosa)is a major pest of peach, nectarines, cherries, plums and other members of the genus Prunus whether grown for fruit production or...
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Leaks in Irrigation System may be obvious.
Sand and gravel on the sidewalk can be evidience of a leakin your underground irrigation system. Soil and gravel is being flushed onto the sidewalk by a broken sprinkler head or broken irrigation...
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Tomato Zippering
Sometimes damage to the fruit of a tomato plant can be caused by the weather. Zippering, obvious from the thin, brown, dead scar running from the stem scar down the side of the tomato, is one weather...
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You can enhance winter hardiness of your grape vines by proper fall watering
How do you ensure your vineyard, whether consisting of acres of vines, or just a few vines in your back yard, has the best chance of making it through the winter without suffering winter damage? At...
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Pearleaf Blister Mite - no need to spray now!
The pearleaf blister mite has been feeding on pear leaves all season. The damage it causes is minor even though the leaf below appears to be devasted by this mite. At this time of year there is no...
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Butternut Squash and Growth Cracks.
As autumn approaches butternut and other winter squash (to include pumpkin) develop a hard skin. This permits the storage of these fruits for several months. Once this hardening process starts anything...
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Master Gardener Tree Auction and Plant Sale - Oct 8, 2011
Tomorrow, Saturday October 8, the 14th annual Master Gardener Tree Auction and Plant Sale will be held at the Mesa County Fairgrounds. The gates will open at 9:00 and the auction itself will begin at...
View ArticleAn application of fertilizer this time of year is recommended!
Fertilizing your lawn in the fall can increase root depth and create a more drought and disease/insect tolerant lawn next year.The nitrogen used should be a quick-release nitrogen (N) fertilizer with a...
View ArticleFertilizing gardens in the fall, winter, and spring can be a bad idea!
Organic matter and synthetic nitrogen fertilizers are often applied to gardens, trees, shrubs, pastures, and field crops in the fall, winter, and early spring months. Losses of up to 70% of the...
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Lavender Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale – December 3, 10 a.m. to 3 pm,...
Lavender Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale– December 3, 10 am to 3 pm Mesa County Fairgrounds Free admissionThe Lavender Association of Western Colorado will host their 3rd annual Christmas Craft...
View ArticleOverwintering root vegetables in the garden.
Keep your potatoes, beets, carrots, parsnips, turnips, cabbage, and other root crops in the ground this winter and harvest them as they are needed. Cut off the tops and cover these vegetables with a...
View ArticleLooking for a job? Mesa County Weed and Pest Coordinator
The Mesa County Tri-River Department is accepting applications for the Mesa County Weed & Pest Coordinator. The salary range is $16.12 - $21.75/hr. (DOQ). To apply submit a Mesa County general...
View ArticleFruit Tree Pruning Workshop on Saturday, March 24
Public Fruit & Vine Pruning Workshop What: Fruit and vine pruning workshop – including tree fruits and grapes. When: 1:00pm - 4:00 pm, March 24th , 2012 (Saturday) Where: Western Colorado Research...
View ArticleValley Grown Nursery Digs Trees
The process of digging trees out of a field takes equipment and know-how. This video was shot on Saturday, March 10 at the Valley Grown Nursery Mack Coloado location.
View ArticleEssential Oils by Dr. Janet Scavarda, DC
Essential Oils Dr. Janet Scavarda, DCDATE: Friday, June 15thTIME: 10:00AM to 2:00PM – Please bring a bag lunchLOCATION: Sagebrush Room at the Mesa County FairgroundsCLASS FEE: $35.00 for Lavender...
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Parthenolecanium corni, the European Fruit Lecanium
Larry Traubel, Grand Mesa Discount, Eckert, Colorado, provided this photo of Parthenolecanium corni, the European Fruit Lecanium on a peach tree. The photo shows the overwintering stage of the female...
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Alfalfa Mosaic Virus and Lavender
Alfalfa Mosaic Virus (AMV) and LavenderCurtis Swift, Ph.D. Image 1: Symptoms of AMV on Lavender Image 2: Distorted yellow spotted leaves are smptomatic of AMV. Yellow spots on flower stalks are...
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