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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 …

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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 …

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Mushrooms Everywhere

Mushrooms come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. While some are tasty on Italian dishes, there are some …

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Fire Blight on Apples

Fire blight is a devastating bacterial disease that can infect flowers, current year shoots, and the rootstock of apple …

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Reducing Food Waste

Food money is wasted if food rules are not followed. If food spoils before it is eaten, you have …

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The Song of the Cicada

Cicadas are unique insects that are known for their song. Male cicadas sing out to find their mate. They …

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When Honeybees Swarm

Spring is here. Take a look around. The environment is waking up from a long winter’s nap. The world …

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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! – …

Growing Perpetual Veggies!

Can you grow a vegetable from a vegetable? Joanna Radford, Extension Agent, joined Dr. Drizzle to discuss the science …

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