why does my corn look like tiny aliens are invading my garden?

Last week, I walked out to check my corn and nearly dropped my coffee. The stalks had these weird, bumpy growths—like something from a sci-fi movie. Turns out, it’s just corn smut. I freaked out at first, but after some digging, I learned it’s actually edible in some cultures. Still, I decided to remove the infected ears to keep the rest healthy. I also noticed my corn was leaning a bit. I remembered to water at the base and not on the leaves, and gave them a little extra support with some soil mounding. Now, my corn is standing tall and looking way happier. Sometimes, the weirdest surprises teach you the most in the garden! #gardeningtips #cornproblems #growyourown #gardenlife #Gardening