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06/05/2026
06/03/2026
Veggie Tidbit Tuesday: What are these spots on my tomato leaves? 😱🍅We have received many questions about tomatoes with s...
06/02/2026

Veggie Tidbit Tuesday: What are these spots on my tomato leaves? 😱🍅

We have received many questions about tomatoes with similar-looking symptoms.

The damage on the leaves looks like it could be a combination of things. Initial damage was likely from leafhoppers, thrips, or mites. They leave scratch/stipple marks on leaves as they suck out the chlorophyll that contains sap. The damage on the leaves was then either scorched from our wild weather fluctuations (90 degree days and rainy cool weather with some rather cold nights still) - or from the start of one of the many common tomato leaf spot diseases. We haven't had much rainy or humid weather yet that can contribute to leaf spot diseases, but practicing good tomato hygiene can be helpful when heading into the summer season:

🍅 Trim off affected leaves
🍅 Thin internal branches for airflow
🍅 Remove the lowest suckers and any foliage touching the ground
🍅 When watering, avoid getting the leaves wet, and try to do so in the morning so the leaves can dry
🍅 Check for lingering signs of pests on the undersides of leaves - if populations seem high, you can use insecticidal soap or horticultural oil under the leaves to target the insects. (Always read the label and follow directions, being mindful of temperature requirements.)

Pro tip: Don't obsess over removing every sucker. Many gardeners get excellent crops with minimal pruning!

To learn more, visit The Key to Common Problems of Tomatoes: https://extension.umd.edu/resource/key-common-problems-tomatoes/

or send us your questions at Ask Extension: go.umd.edu/AskExtension

Photos: Ask Extension Maryland Residents

Where did May vanish to?! It's June 1st, and summer is peeking around the corner like a warm sunbeam! Time to get those ...
06/01/2026

Where did May vanish to?! It's June 1st, and summer is peeking around the corner like a warm sunbeam! Time to get those veggies to strut their stuff! Come on fresh tomatoes!

Some June 2026 gardening guidance for Maryland residents include:

⭐ Keep an eye on your thirsty trees and shrubs. What about those 2 to 5 inches of rain recently? Still not enough to quench the thirst from previous dry spells! Even mature plants need to have supplemental water if we aren't receiving sufficient rain.

⭐ Get creative with rain water harvesting to help your plants survive droughts and give local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay a big wet hug.

⭐ It’s the year of Container Gardening! What can you grow if you have limited space or deer wreaking havoc of a garden plot? Hunt for dwarf fruit varieties perfect for your sun-kissed patio or balcony nook! Seek out veggies that may include "patio" or "container" in the name. Just make sure your containers are large enough for the root mass of what you choose to plant.

Happy Growing Season! Got gardening questions? Hit us up via Ask Extension: go.umd.edu/AskExtension

For a more accessible version of June's Gardening Tips and Tasks, tiptoe over to our bio for Monthly Gardening Tips or visit: https://extension.umd.edu/resource/june-gardening-tips-and-tasks/

06/01/2026
05/29/2026
Love see all these Baywise people!!
05/29/2026

Love see all these Baywise people!!

05/29/2026

🌿 June Gardening Events with Anne Arundel County Master Gardeners 🌿

Join the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardeners this June for gardening programs, composting demonstrations, and opportunities to get your gardening questions answered!

Composting Demonstration at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis:
Saturday, June 20th at 10am

Ask a Master Gardener Clinics:
- Anne Arundel Farmers Market (Annapolis): Saturdays, 8am-12pm
- Crofton Public Library: Saturdays, 10am-1pm
- Severna Park Farmers Market: Saturdays, 8am-12pm

Bay-Wise Program
Schedule your site visit! Learn how to create a sustainable landscape and request a visit at: go.umd.edu/aaume-baywise

Native Pollinator Project events:
Crofton Library, Pollinator Festival – Saturday, June 6th, 10am-1pm
1681 Riedel Rd, Crofton, MD 21114

We hope to see you there! 🌼

05/28/2026

Por Teagan Flaherty y Niranjana Krishnan Desde ratones hasta saltamontes y topillos, agricultores y otros propietarios de tierras en todo Maryland se enfrentan a una variedad de plagas naturales. U…

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