Master Gardener Ed Buyarski tells us more about the re-emergence or persistence of pests like the root maggot and slugs.
Buyarski suggests disposing of the soil and infested roots at the dump so the root maggots will not overwinter in your garden and re-emerge next spring.
Woolly bear caterpillars also have been spotted around Juneau, but aside from an occasional bite out of an apple Buyarski doesn’t think they’ll be much of a threat to gardeners.
He recommends that everyone refrain from handling the woolly bear caterpillars since the caterpillar’s hair or spines can cause skin irritation.
Everyone can still plant another crop of kale, spinach, radishes and turnip greens this week, Buyarski said.
Also, this year’s big Food Festival runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, August 27, at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, or JACC, 350 Whittier St.
Vendors will be selling garlic, vegetables, fruit, and jams and jellies, Buyarski said. Workshops are planned for every hour.
