This issue of Garden Culture Magazine addresses common challenges faced by gardeners, from plant selection and environmental factors to pest and disease management.
Everest Fernandez contributes two relatable articles: "Evaluating Clones" offers tips for selecting healthy plants, while "Powdery Mildew: A Quick Guide to Sanity" provides advice on maintaining plant health.
Av Singh, PhD, explores the effectiveness of Calcium-Magnesium supplements in "CalMag – Cure-all or Quackery?", questioning their ability to solve various plant problems.
Alex Field provides valuable insights for mushroom enthusiasts in "The 5 Most Common Mushroom-Growing Problems – and How to Avoid Them." Xavi Kief discusses the benefits of living soil as an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy.
The issue also introduces Haley Nagasaki, who launches the "Professional POV" series with an interview featuring Alex Gauthier from Origine Nature. They discuss IPM practices and maintaining a pest and disease-free facility.