A reader name Sarah sent me an email the other day telling me that she is having an issue with her herbs grown in containers. Here’s her letter (and my response below):
Cindy,
I have been trying to grow herbs on my window sill for a couple of months now. They all started to grow for a while, but now they just stopped. For a while they looked okay, but now they look kind of like skinny and droopy or wilted. Could it be that I used bad seeds?  They are in …

Blight is a fungal disease that attacks vegetable plants. It is invasive, and can wipe out an entire garden, if its not controlled.
What Causes Blight on Vegetable Plants?
In a word, fungus. But, just as a common cold can be caused by any one of a number of viruses, blight can be caused by any one of several fungi. When it comes down to it, though, it doesn’t really matter which fungus caused your blight…you just want it gone!
What are the Signs of Blight on Vegetable Plants?
Blight usually starts at the …