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  • August 3, 2023
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Educational gardening events in August

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August in the Ornamental Garden

August in the Ornamental Garden

  • August 3, 2023
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Keep on weeding and watching for pests

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No-Till in the Home Garden: Why and How

No-Till in the Home Garden: Why and How

  • August 3, 2023
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No-till, as part of a regenerative gardening program can provide excellent benefit to soil, the environment, and garden production.

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August in the Edible Garden

August in the Edible Garden

  • August 1, 2023
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August: harvest summer crops, plant fall crops while attending to insects, diseases and moisture requirements.

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Preserving Food:  A Guide to Freezing Vegetables

Preserving Food: A Guide to Freezing Vegetables

  • June 30, 2023
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When the mid-summer vegetable garden is at its most prolific, freeze the bounty for enjoyment all year long.

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The Edible Garden in July

The Edible Garden in July

  • June 30, 2023
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How to manage the hot, dry summer weather while keeping plants healthy and productive.

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Beekeeping

Beekeeping

  • June 30, 2023
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And its connection to gardening

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Deer Skew Jack-in-the-Pulpit Sex Ratios

Deer Skew Jack-in-the-Pulpit Sex Ratios

  • June 30, 2023
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Even a plant that deer rarely eat is impacted by deer overpopulation.

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July in the Ornamental Garden

July in the Ornamental Garden

  • June 30, 2023
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Weed, Water, Repeat!

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Hands-on workshops and more!

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