Squash Your Squash Problems
Home vegetable gardens are bringing in many vegetables. It is a fun time as we harvest fresh veggies from …
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Damage from Periodical Cicadas
They may be gone, but the cicadas are not forgotten. Various plants around the county are showing footprints as …
Pollinator Week: June 22 - 28, 2020
What is pollination? Pollination occurs when pollen grains are moved between two flowers of the same species, or within a …
Mushrooms Everywhere
Mushrooms come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. While some are tasty on Italian dishes, there are some …
Horticulture Hints: June-August 2020
The latest edition of our Horticulture Hints newsletter is now available! In this edition you will find the following …
Fire Blight on Apples
Fire blight is a devastating bacterial disease that can infect flowers, current year shoots, and the rootstock of apple …
Reducing Food Waste
Food money is wasted if food rules are not followed. If food spoils before it is eaten, you have …
The Song of the Cicada
Cicadas are unique insects that are known for their song. Male cicadas sing out to find their mate. They …
Time to Prune Spring-Flowering Shrubs
Spring is a colorful time in many of our lawns. While it is exciting to have splashes of color …
Bee on the Lookout for Carpenter Bees
“I’m bringing home my baby bumble bee, won’t my Mommy be so proud of me! I’m bringing home my baby bumble …
When Honeybees Swarm
Spring is here. Take a look around. The environment is waking up from a long winter’s nap. The world …
Extension News: May 2020
The latest edition of Extension News newsletter is available! In this edition you will find the following articles: Local Strawberries are Here! – …
Transplanting Gardens with Joanna Radford and Dr. Drizzle
Have you ever wondered about growing your own vegetables? You do not need a lot of space or equipment. …
Healthy Recipes Using a Raised Bed Garden
I can never remember a time in my childhood that we didn’t have a garden. It was hard work, …
Growing Perpetual Veggies!
Can you grow a vegetable from a vegetable? Joanna Radford, Extension Agent, joined Dr. Drizzle to discuss the science …
Succulent Container Garden Workshop
Container gardens with succulents make beautiful statement pieces in your home or for your garden. Join us on Tuesday, …
Upcoming Gardening Workshops
Spring fever motivates many of us to grab our gloves and get gardening. Contrary to popular belief, though, spring …
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