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The Role of Scent in Flowering Plants

The Role of Scent in Flowering Plants

  • March 1, 2025
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How angiosperms produce scent and use it to attract or repel wildlife

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Invasives Watch

Invasives Watch

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Now’s the time to get that garlic mustard!

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

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Get your calendar out!

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Lichens

Lichens

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What are they and how do they affect the environment?

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Invasives Watch

Invasives Watch

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Let’s honor National Invasive Species Awareness Week!

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Anthracnose, White Flies and Mildews: My Garden Enemies Last Year

Anthracnose, White Flies and Mildews: My Garden Enemies Last Year

  • February 4, 2025
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Learn how to identify, manage and reduce the risk of anthracnose infections, white fly invasions and powdery and downy mildew issues in the edible garden.

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The Edible Garden in February

The Edible Garden in February

  • February 4, 2025
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As we move through February in Hardiness Zone 7b, we can start the 2025 gardening season, progressing through planning, pruning, soil prep and ultimately seed starting.

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The Ubiquitous Callery Pear

The Ubiquitous Callery Pear

  • February 4, 2025
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Don’t be fooled by this attractive, white-blooming tree; it’s destroying native ecosystems.

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Mark your calendar!

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The Ornamental Garden in February

The Ornamental Garden in February

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Getting ready for spring

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April 2025-Vol.11,No.4

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