Here you can find additional resources on topics covered on the April 2006 MGTV show.

Check the Calendar link to explore upcoming workshops mentioned on the show and other events.

Our Month By Month Guide to Gardening in Napa County is available here.

	Aphids Use floating row covers to protect young seedlings. Ignore low populations of aphids. Wash aphids off plants with a blast of plain water. Spray dense populations with insecticidal soap spray or rub between fingers. Be patient and let natural predators control them. Local natural enemies include lacewings, soldier beetles, lady beetles, earwigs and small parasitic wasps. Aphids - Quick Tips PDF   Afidos- Español Español PDF
	Scale Insects Ignore light infestations. Prune plants to thin out foliage. Local natural enemies attacking scale insects include lacewings, predatory lady beetles, minute pirate bugs, predatory mites, and parasitic wasps. For heavy infestations, use horticultural oil sprays, repeat applications of insecticidal soap, or hand rub branches. Time sprays to control tiny 'crawler' stage. Scale Insects - PDF
	Peach Leaf Curl Fungus infection of new growth occurs in the winter. Use copper preventive sprays in November and February. Pull distorted leaves in spring. Disease is halted by dry, warm weather. PEACH LEAF CURL -Pest Notes PDF