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Unusual Idea: Cure Late Blight (Irish Potato Famine)

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Elliott Killian

Boston is a great city. I would live there if it weren’t so cold in the winter. Last time I was there the song “I am a sailor.” blasted out of a bar I was walking by. The bar had… Continue Reading →

3 Unusual Ideas to Cure Elm Phloem Necrosis (Elm Yellows)

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Elliott Killian

A Leafhopper on a leaf. Leafhoppers are insects that are common pests to plants. Leafhoppers can also spread elm phloem necrosis.

Elm trees have not had a good century. Dutch Elm Disease, caused by fungus and spread by a beetle was introduced into the United States from Europe in the 1920’s. Since then we have created fungicide sprays and cultivates of… Continue Reading →

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