A News Leader reader in Augusta County writes to ask: “How do I kill large striped bugs on collards? This is the first year I have noticed them.” Let’s tackle this topic in three phases: 1) possible ...

Question: Last year I grew some cabbage that green caterpillars devastated. I have recently planted a new crop. How can I avoid these pests or at least limit their damage? Answer: There are several ...

A major part of the winter vegetable garden are cabbage-related crops such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage, Swiss chard and collards. If you grow any of those vegetables, you ...