Question from Mary: my kiwi vines, both male and female are exhibiting the same symptom: the leaves in the sun are turning yellow from the middle out, then drying up completely, dying and dropping. At first I thought it might be mildew, given a very wet spring here, but several applications of Serenade did absolutely […]

Question from Dave: Last year you were very helpful regarding an olive tree concern I had here in Lafayette that ultimately work out fine. This time I am really confused about an unusual apple tree experience. I planted the tree about 30 years ago. Over the years it has produced small quantities of apples that […]

Question from Elizabeth: I have a beautiful dwarf ruby red grapefruit tree (15) gallon which was purchased yesterday. I noticed on the purchase receipt was stamped: citrus trees have been treated with Admire Pro & Movento. This tree is loaded with fruit, but I am not sure if I should eat the fruit since it […]

Question from Debbie: I purchased this home with orchard and there are many apple trees which I do not know how old they are… I have a drip system with bubblers on all the trees. The apple trees are dropping many fruit as you can see from the photos…. I do not know what type […]

Question from Rachel: I’ve just purchased a Bearss lime tree. It’s supposed to be–eventually–a full sized tree, but right now it stands at about 6 feet. I picked it up yesterday from the nursery, constructed a wire basket for it (we’ve got gophers), and then my two children helped me get it in the ground […]

Question from Elizabeth: What book should I buy that goes into veggie gardening as well as fruit trees. I am not sure which one of your books I should purchase. Answer from Pat: If you live in California and do not have any of my books the one to purchase is “Pat Welsh’s Southern California […]