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Earwigs: Bane of summer garden plants
Published on June 22, 2012
The key to combating ravenous earwigs in container plants is to dry out the environment. -
Slugs are making tracks on my garden favorites!
Published on June 22, 2012
Mid-summer slug damage on Hostas and other garden plants sometimes makes the plant look like Swiss cheese. -
Seeking alternative pollinators
Published on June 14, 2012
Some plants require specialists to help in the pollination process. -
Gardening helps youth apply science and math concepts in fun ways
Published on June 5, 2012
Gardening presents a wealth of opportunities for youth to apply the science and math knowledge they have gained during the school year. -
Rose chafers and June go together
Published on June 1, 2012
Sandy soils and tasty plants help define rose chafers’ habitat. -
Choosing healthy garden transplants pay big dividends
Published on May 25, 2012
Select healthy transplants to ensure a great start to a productive and attractive garden. -
Perennial fertilization fact sheets now available
Published on May 7, 2012
New fact sheets help gardeners learn more about fertilizing both new and established perennial gardens. -
Remember the quince?
Published on April 19, 2012
An old-time favorite, the quince is still around in some gardens. -
The usual suspects for yard and garden damage
Published on April 17, 2012
Know your critter by the damage that they cause. -
Last chance to start seeds indoors
Published on April 5, 2012
Starting your own seeds indoors offers a greater opportunity for variety in your garden.