Ask Doug: Serviceberry problems, perennial hibiscus and are tomatoes edible after groundhog damage?

Ask Doug: Serviceberry problems, perennial hibiscus and are tomatoes edible after groundhog damage?

Marlene-Hi Doug. My ‘Shadblow’ serviceberry is inundated with small black seed looking creatures under the leaves. The top of the leaves looks a bit scorched. I tried a systemic drench a couple weeks but not much change. What say you? After looking at the photo,…

Poison ivy control tip from gardener is safe and inexpensive

Poison ivy control tip from gardener is safe and inexpensive

This is a great way to garden and stay safe from poison ivy.

China seeds and Christmas in July on PTL

China seeds and Christmas in July on PTL

Here’s what to do if you get a strange seed packet in the mail and celebrate Christmas in July with garden gifts.

Watering the garden the right way from PTL

Watering the garden the right way from PTL

There’s a right way to water the garden to keep plants thriving and healthy.

How to foil blossom end rot on tomatoes

How to foil blossom end rot on tomatoes

Here’s how to stop blossom end rot on tomatoes.

The “other” radish harvest provides a taste of spring

The “other” radish harvest provides a taste of spring

Did you know radishes produce something else edible besides the root?

Making Garlic Scape Pesto on Pittsburgh Today Live

Making Garlic Scape Pesto on Pittsburgh Today Live

Garlic scape pesto is my favorite way to use the seed heads in a recipe.

Making more tomatoes and succession planting with Pitt Moss.

Making more tomatoes and succession planting with Pitt Moss.

Here’s a great trick to make more tomato plants from the garden.