We have missed most of the rain this week but are still seeing the wreckage of the last rains. 

The gardens this summer are almost all suffering from fungus and rot.  Fertilome has several fungicides for the garden vegetables and our yard.  They are easy to mix and really do a good job if the plant is not already gone too far.  The easiest to use are the ones that spray from the ready-to-use These are made for the folks like me that just like to get it done.  You just hook up to a hose and let her go.  Kind of a a point and shoot deal. 

F Stop controls powdery mildew, Black spot, Rust and many other problems.  F Stop is a pretty new chemical that has been doing a good job.  It also comes in granule that you can sprinkle on the yard for brown patch.

This weekend enjoy the hot weather and the 250th celebration of our country’s birthday.  We Americans have a lot to be thankful for.  Happy Birthday America!

(Mitzi Thomas owns Minden Farm & Garden LLC. Watch for her column on Fridays in Webster Parish Journal. Email Mitzi questions at  mitzithomas40@yahoo.com.)