As if the cool summer wasn't enough.

Now we have this to worry about -- though, truth be told, we do experience late blight in our tomatoes from time to time.

One interesting aspect of this story is how the disease seems to be especially widespread in plants purchased from garden centers of the big box stores -- another good reason to buy locally and to know your farmer.

Also, note how this outbreak highlights the danger of monoculture farming. As the article explains, late blight was also responsible for the infamous Irish potato famine. Again, I'm glad Trillium's success or failure doesn't hinge on only one crop.