In this special 2-part edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, new host Katy talks with Master Gardeners Larry and Ross about how to select healthy plants from nurseries and big-box stores. They talk about how to spot diseased plants and how to safely introduce plants into your house or yard. Indoor and outdoor plants are covered. This is part 2.
This episode is also special because it celebrates the anniversary of "The Lincoln County Gardener." This is our 53 episode!
Featured Image of whitefly adults and nymphs. Photo: C. Carignan, UC IPM.
Nurseries grow thing close together for efficiency, but if a pest gets loose, it can easily spread to all the plants even before showing up at your retail store. Look closely! Image by Alfred Derks from Pixabay.
Sometimes it is difficult to know if a plant has wilted due to heat or neglect at the nursery, or if it's just near the end of its bloom season. In either case, do not assume that you can easily bring it back to health. Better to select a healthier specimen, even if it is more expensive. Image by Franz W. from Pixabay.