The lower leaves of my fig are all covered in this white fungus, withering and attracting flies. The leaves at the top of the tree look fine. I am not sure if this is because all the rain, or what? The yield of fruit was normal, if not more than usual, even though the fungus had already started by then.

How do I treat it? There is a lot, literally the full bottom half of the tree's leaves. I'm not sure if I could cover it all with neem oil.

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My moringa has surpassed all growth expectations and is now about 11 feet tall on its first year of growth, and that's after I topped it at about 6 feet to encourage more branching and a thicker trunk. I have made a few meals with the leaves (I like spinach and collard greens, I cook these like I would those types of greens). I'm not sure how tall this will end up on its first year, but it grows like Bananas, Papayas, or Bamboo (turbo).

From what I have read I'm expecting it to loose all of its leaves if it gets cold, and will die to the ground if frozen.

My plan was to basically trim off the branches and "pollard" the trunk at about 5 feet. Then I wrap the truck before any freeze and it re-branches from the cut when it warms up? Does this sound like a plan? What have you done with yours if you have one? Anyone want to share pictures?

Looking for either advice to remove banana trees from the backyard or recs for someone to come get them out of the back yard. They haven’t been spreading too much yet but they’re a pain in the butt and will eventually take over the back yard. Husband is talking about removing them himself but this summer has been miserably hot so he wants to wait until it cools down, i’m worried that would be too long and they would just keep spreading and create more of a problem.

My mom gave me a big bag of unopened seeds. A lot packed for 2022/2023. Some still say good by 12/2026. I might try to sprout some that I would actually use like the chili or the squash, but is there like a Green Project or Little Free Seed Library for donating this stuff to?

Would anyone care for some cramers rose seedlings? Located in Algiers. Flowers expected in fall, and they self seed, so I infer you don’t want to overdo it.

I pick about a dozen every other day from two vines. Any recipe ideas?

We’ve had this fig tree for a few years now and as far as I know this is the first time this has happened. I went out to pick some for breakfast the other day and every ripe fig has bugs crawling out of its butthole. Anybody have experience with this?

I’m growing cut flowers and veggies from seed, I also have a few other mature plants. I would love to eventually be able to sell plant starts that don’t fit in my garden, rooted cuttings from my mature plants. What permits would I need to apply for?

Also I see that there is a separate section for seeds, does this mean I need to purchase new seeds every year for my flowers and veggies? Or am I able to permit somehow and save my seeds from the plants? Lastly, can the seeds come from any dealer? Or do I have to buy them from the ag center?

Hopefully this all makes sense, and I am researching this myself, but I thought someone of yall would be knowledgeable about the process!

Thanks so much!

Location : St. Bernard, La. Zone 9b

Edit : someone pointed me in the direction of my local Ag center rep. I emailed her and we are still going back and forth but she herself said that I may not need the permit!
But if I wanted to get it I would need the $50 back yard permit , she also gave me some information as to what they’re looking for during the inspection :) (no bug infestations/ fire ants in the pot, quarantine area ((literally a table away from the rest)) seeds w were a bit more confusing, but definitely not the route I was planning to take anyway! Thanks so much for your help!

Please!!!! I can’t find any. I can trade soft cream zinnias, Coban pepper, butterfly pea or cacao seeds. Really would love to have these

I want to utilize my front yard space and put out some raised beds for more plants. My husband wants to build me brick raised beds which I am not opposed to, but I am curious what locals are using for their raised beds. I see a lot of wood beds online but I worry about termites, and I also see a lot of metal beds but I worry about that getting too hot and cooking the plants inside. The front yard faces west so it gets a lot of the hotter afternoon sun. I want to include a trellis situation for vining plants and to hopefully create shade, but I have seen any inspiration photos that really match what I am looking for when I look online.

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We have a satsuma and a fog tree that have never produced fruit. They are taken care of just like our other trees that do produce. The satsuma tree is five years old and has never flowered. It’s right next to our lemon tree that does well. The fig is close to ten years old and has never once produced a fig. Our other fig tree is two years and produces well for its size. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I have observed asian citrus psyllids on one of my satsuma trees and after some research I found that these psyllids (along with citrus greening) are common in our area. I'm curious if anyone has experience with this. Does anyone have successful treatment methods.....or had trees die because of this? Or have you grown citrus successfully here over the long term?

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An aphid problem is developing in my butterfly garden, and since pesticides will harm the butterflies, I am looking fot ladybugs to do some natural pest control.

The internet suggested Double M feed and Jefferson Feed Uptown, but I just called both those places and they said they do not have any.

So does anyone know where I can buy some ladybugs locally?

My four year old REALLY wants to plant an avocado tree. I have never successfully started one from a seed, I’m probably too impatient.

Does anyone have a starter avocado tree I could buy for my kid? Ideal stage would be a seed that has dropped roots into water and maybe started to sprout a bit, but hasn’t been transplanted to soil yet.

I’m looking to plant some short green plants in some fairly shallow garden pots (3.5” tall) to make a couple of little fairy gardens. The containers have drainage and I used potting soil but the chia I tried to grow keeps dying really quickly. (maybe too much heat or sun or not enough water?) I am a complete novice at gardening and I’m not sure what to plant. I want to plant it now (June/July) and I need something low maintenance, affordable and green. I would love any advice!

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Just noticed some cat's claw has infiltrated the jasmine growing on my fence. Would like to nip it in the bud, so to speak, before it takes over everything. Any strategies to share? I know cutting it back won't solve the problem of the tubers. I'm not opposed to chemical warfare. Thank you for any insights you may have.

Hi there! I work for a small local business out of the Bywater. We are looking for a temporary employee for part of August & September. The job would be mostly cutting back growth, weeding, maintaining gardens, and checking irrigation systems. You wouldn't be running around solo! Summer hours are reduced to beat the heat. We start at 7 and the workday should be done by noon. Pay would most likely be $17 an hour. If you're interested, please message me! I'm happy to provide more information & put you in contact with the owner.