A calming walk through the garden

Tomato Triage

Northwoods edition

Step one — just look, don't panic

A spot or a curl is a symptom, not a verdict.

Blossom drop when nights dip under 55

The plant is protecting itself — not quitting on you.

Rainy week? Think airflow, not fertilizer

More air through the middle beats more food every time.

Prune like a sketch — light shapes first

Don't give it the over-eager haircut. I've made that mistake.

The whole guide is at barbara-lam.4ort.net

Take a breath

One next right step at a time.