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Mold, or Mould, is a fungus that spreads on decaying food. Some of it is healthy – think cheese, Grommit! – while too much can be dangerous.

Botrytis gray mold

Botrytis, a formidable fungal opponent – Fear not! These tips will eradicate it!

Treating diseases and pests
Homemade potting mix

Make soil mix from household items

Special reports
Block of moldy cheese.

Mold on Food: Which Ones Are Safe, and Which to Cut Away

Health
Old rice casserole molding

Moldy Food: Which Ones to Throw Away, and Which Are Safe

Health
A plate with molding food like apples, prunes and tomato.

Avoiding mold on food

Treating diseases and pests
Moldy tomato next to a healthy one.

Mouldy food, fruit and vegetables: what to cut off, what to bin

Health
How to grow mushrooms on coffee grounds

Growing mushrooms on coffee grounds

The Vegetable Patch
Soothy mold symptoms cause treatment

Sooty mold, techniques and organic treatments to avoid it

Treating diseases and pests
Powdery mildew symptoms and treatments

Avoiding and treating powdery mildew

Treating diseases and pests
European brown rot infecting a fruit

European brown rot, rotting fruit, techniques and treatments to avoid and cure the disease

Treating diseases and pests