simple guide to plant disease
 

My daughter (7 but very bright) is doing a project on plants.
Can anyone point me in the direction of a guide to plant disease and insect
infestation that is written for an ordinary person?

eg, The leaves go yellow and wilt, this is a virus. Dig up the plant and
feed the others. (or a slightly higher level)
Thank you big time.
Serenity

simple guide to plant disease
 

"Serenity" serenity@nospamserenitynyespam off.fslife.co.uk wrote in
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My daughter (7 but very bright) is doing a project on plants.
Can anyone point me in the direction of a guide to plant disease and
insect
infestation that is written for an ordinary person?

eg, The leaves go yellow and wilt, this is a virus. Dig up the plant
and
feed the others. (or a slightly higher level)
Thank you big time.
Serenity


mmmmmmmm-complicated subject for a 7 year old :~)
Yellow wilted leaves, might be a virus, or overwatering, or
underwatering.............

However these might be useful:
http://www.gardenlinks.ndo.co.uk/childrens.htm
http://www.gardeningdata.co.uk/children_gardening.htm

Jenny

simple guide to plant disease
 

My daughter (7 but very bright) is doing a project on plants.
Can anyone point me in the direction of a guide to plant disease and
insect
infestation that is written for an ordinary person?

eg, The leaves go yellow and wilt, this is a virus. Dig up the plant
and
feed the others. (or a slightly higher level)
Thank you big time.
Serenity


I'd suggest 'The Pocket Garden Troubles Expert' by Dr. D. G. Hessayon. All the
books in the range are good, but this one is what you need for your specific
requirements. It'll tell you in simple terms how to tell one
disease/pest/deficiency/etc. from another and how to treat it. All the books
are well and very simply written. Used by amateurs and professionals alike,
though some might not like to admit it.

Dave.

simple guide to plant disease
 

Thank you to you both for the great ideas.
S