In article , Ophelia
writes

"Kay Easton" wrote in message
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"Victoria Clare" wrote in message
Mildew - it's because it's been such a dry year.

Clear the affected plants, and next year, water well and often (or pray
for
rain).

I tend to compost mildewy things, but I suspect I should really burn
them.

I've always assumed that mildew is just one of the many things that
helps the general breaking down into soil, and would therefore be an
asset rather than otherwise. But I may be completely wrong.

Gosh that is very interesting. Can you enlarge upon that please?

No! :-)
There's no logic behind my belief at all:-)

Other than mildew = mould = fungusy-thing = good
--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm