Horticulture Guy“Live Long and Garden” – Peter Punzi

Insect Alert
As the plants in the garden wind down so do most insects and other pests. Slugs may remain active when weather is warmer but there is will be less and less plant material left to damage. Stay alert to signs of overwintering pests like caterpillar egg masses. But make sure that plants being brought indoors are pest free since indoor temperatures can keep insects active all winter.
Diseases alert
Late Blight on tomatoes and potatoes can still be a problem. But the as with the insects, disease problems are starting to abate. Removal of all infected material, like leaves and other plant debris, will prevent re-infection next season.