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Organic Disease Control

It is possible to control disease problems without synthetic chemical. Prevention is key, as is using the least invasive control measure available. This page will offer solutions for a variety of common garden diseases.
Identifying and Controlling Verticillium Wilt
Verticillium wilt is a common disease that affects tomato plants. Here's how to identify it, as well as how to prevent it in the first place.
Identifying and Controlling Blossom End Rot
Blossom end rot is a condition that most commonly affects tomatoes, but can also affect eggplants, peppers, squashes, and melons. Here's what you need to know about blossom end rot and how to prevent it.
Preventing and Controlling Black Spot
Black spot is a disease that plagues many rose growers. Learning about the conditions that encourage this fungal disease, as well as ways to prevent it from spreading, will help you keep your roses looking great.
Preventing and Controlling Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew is the bane of lilac growers and phlox lovers everywhere. Early detection and action is the key to organically ridding your garden of this annoying fungal disease.
Baking Soda Recipe for Controlling Powdery Mildew
Baking soda is a proven ally in the battle against powdery mildew. This recipe for a homemade baking soda spray comes from About.com Gardening guide Marie Iannotti.
Corn Smut
Corn Smut is a fungus that attacks many popular varieties of corn. This article helps you identify, treat, and prevent it.
Mildew Resistant Plants
Many popular garden plants, such as phlox, lilacs, and garden squashes, are susceptible to powdery mildew. This article from Organic Gardening Magazine lists mildew-resistant varieties of several popular plants.
Prevent Tomato Diseases
This article outlines simple, organic ways to prevent common tomato diseases.

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