293 Codling Moth Controls for Apples. Succulents vs. Winter

11/24/23 • 43 min

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One listener writes in and asks, "What is boring the holes into my Fuji Apples?"
More than likely, it is the larvae of the codling moth, a pest that commonly attacks apples and pears. Unfortunately, codling moth is one of the more difficult to control garden pests. However, America’s Favorite Retired College Horticultural Professor, Debbie Flower is here, and we have tips on how to limit codling moth populations.

Also, the plant lady, Marlene Simon, has advice on how to protect your outdoor succulents from the ravages of a frost or freeze this time of year.

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Pictured: Codling moth larva in an apple (Photo: Washington State University)

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Codling Moth Control in Apples and Pears (WSU Tree Fruit)
Codling Moth (UCANR)
Degree Day Calculator
Cyd-X and Attractant Traps for Codling Moth Control
Spinosad for Codling Moth Control
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UC Davis Botanical Conservatory
Frost Cloths
High-Low Thermometers
Debra Lee Baldwin, Author - “Succulents Simplified”

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Also, the plant lady, Marlene Simon, has advice on how to protect your outdoor succulents from the ravages of a frost or freeze this time of year.

Pictured: Codling moth larva in an apple (Photo: Washington State University)

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292 Controlling Nematodes - and Deer - In the Garden

Today we take a look at two extremes of vexing garden problems around the world: the tiny, tiny nematodes that attach to plant roots, sucking the life out of them...and one you don’t need a microscope to see: deer. They both love your garden. At least with nematodes there are a few resistant plants. But when it comes to deer resistant plants, well, good luck. It depends how hungry those deer are. So how do you control root know nematodes, and marauding deer? America’s Favorite Retired College Horticultural Professor, Debbie Flower is here, and we have tips.

Pictured: Deer in the garden

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Monterey Nematode Control

"Deer in My Garden" Vols. 1 &2, by Carolyn Singer (plants that may be unpalatable to deer)
"Effective Deer Fences" University of Vermont
"Animal Fencing" University of Georgia
"Deer/Elk Fences" Oregon Fish & Wildlife
"How to Build a Plastic Mesh Deer Exclusion Fence" Purdue University
Options for Deer Fencing University of Kentucky
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294 Apple Tree Rehab. Gravel Gardens.

Today we answer a listener’s question: can we reduce the height of an old, beloved backyard apple tree to a height where we can reach the fruit while standing on the ground? Yes, but it will take several growing seasons for it to return to production. America’s Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower and myself talk about all the ways to reduce the height of an overgrown apple tree.

Plus, we discuss a gardening trend gaining popularity east of the Rockies: gravel gardening. Which, for you desert dwellers, is not the same as your rock-filled front yards. (originally aired in Ep. 167).

Pictured: Yellow Newtown Pippin Apple (Photo: Dave Wilson Nursery)

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Flashback Episode of the Week: #158 Problem Plants
Pruning to Restore an Old, Neglected Apple Tree (OSU)
Fruit Tree Grafting Info (U. of New Hampshire)
Grafting Fruit Trees (Dave Wilson Nursery Video)
How to Graft a Fruit Tree (Bark Grafting) (Dave Wilson Nursery Video)
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Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Gravel Garden Basics
Gravel Garden Video

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Garden Basics with Farmer Fred - 293 Codling Moth Controls for Apples. Succulents vs. Winter

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