These lilacs were attacked by a fungus called Pseudocercospora. Though the leaves died in late summer, the shrubs should overwinter just fine and come back full and healthy next year. (NDSU photo)
Dakota Gardener
Dakota Gardener
My meteorologist friends tell me that the word “normal” has very little meaning, as no year is ever really normal.
Does that mean that every year is “abnormal?” I fear that the answer would take a long time and involve a deep dive into statistics.
Maybe we’ll just say that the 2024 growing season was weird. Or perhaps we’ll call it “notable.” That sounds a little more scientific.
The year started out…