Apple Cedar Rust: What on Earth is It and Why Does It Matter?

Sometimes nature can be stranger than fiction.  At George Washington’s Ferry Farm, we are currently experiencing such a phenomenon:  Apple Cedar Rust.  Hideous in appearance, yet strangely fascinating, this fungus erupts on our cedar trees every few years when temperature and moisture are just right. It’s a monstrous growth with bright orange tentacles.  Like some … Continue reading Apple Cedar Rust: What on Earth is It and Why Does It Matter?