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It is worth noting that things like toxic cross pollination seem pretty unlikely, but they're still a distinct possibility and it's good to be aware of that so we can take precautions to stay safe. 👍

I'm glad to be of any help!

Yes, toxic cross-pollination is a shocking concept! 😮 Here is an article I found with some good information on "toxic squash syndrome", or dangerous cross-pollinated squash: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-extension/featured/are-volunteer-squash-toxic I don't think I've heard of anything...

This is an interesting idea. I am in no way a gardening expert, but I will still share of my thoughts on this. One thing to consider here is cross pollination. By my understanding, if you plant pure seed, you will grow plants true to variety. However, if the flowers of this true plant get cross...

Yes, starting with plants that are already established can make a big difference in gardening. 🌱 I'm in zone 6a, so I have to start my tomatoes from already established plants, since the warm growing season isn't long enough to start them from seed outside. I can either sow my own seeds in pots...

Thank you! May you be blessed also!

Thank you! 😀 My tomatoes were purchased as young plants in cell trays. They were then transplanted from the trays into the garden. 🌱 I'm sorry to hear you're having difficulties with growing your tomatoes. 🙁

Hello everyone! It certainly has been a minute! 😆 I've been busy with planting in the garden this week. Several varieties of tomato and pepper plants! I don't keep chickens myself, but I have a friend who does. When I'm on BYC, I usually hang around the gardening forum. With the warm growing...

Thank you for your advice!

Here are some photos I just took in the garden of the different stages of the leaf spot we're dealing with:

Still trying to figure out what to do about the leaf spot... We are dealing with a widespread problem at this point with most if not every one of our over 100 tomato plants struggling with it. It seems to have gotten significantly worse after a rain last week. Any advice other than...

OK, Thank you for sharing your opinion on this! I really appreciate it.

When we were in the garden today we found this tiny white bug on one of our tomato plants. Does anyone know what it is? My best guesses are an aphid or spider mite. These were the best photos I was able to take with my camera (the bug was very small). P.S. There does appear to be a green aphid...

Hello everyone. When we were in the garden today we noticed that some of our tomato plants have black-spotted dead leaves. I believe we're dealing with Septoria Leaf Spot. I had a lot of trouble with it at the end of the growing season last year, and resorted to just going through the rows and...

Great job @Tookie, @Txpollock, and @Firsttimehens1234!