Tomato growers, beware! Seems there’s a big bad nasty out there. You know, the little bug that caused the whole Irish Potato Famine? Yeah, it’s back and it’s nasty. Keep close tabs on your tomatoes and potatoes — and don’t be afraid to pitch ‘em and start over. Seems plants supplied to big retailers like Lowe’s and the Home Depot were affected. If you planted from seed, you should be okay (for now). Keep your eyes peeled, though, this sucker spreads fast. So far POD’s homegrown plants are free of this particular killer and despite their illnesses, they’re still producing.
For more info: http://www.extension.org/pages/Plant_Disease_Threatens_Tomatoes_and_Potatoes
long walks on the beach are commemorated by pots bearing herbs and seashells; shattered pottery finds new life with still more basil; iron- and copper-infused rocks, petoskey stones, and granite from the shores of Lake Michigan keep the bachelor buttons company; actual beach glass lends some contrast to the slow-growing bay; and Kalamazoo’s and Battle Creek’s finest brews — the delightful 
are honored alongside some beautiful eggplants.
