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How to Remove English Ivy

How to Remove English Ivy

  • July 4, 2022
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The sun never sets on 𝘏𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘹

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July in the Ornamental Garden

July in the Ornamental Garden

  • July 4, 2022
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As any gardener knows from experience, July’s heat and humidity can dampen our enthusiasm for working in the garden.

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  • July 4, 2022
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Learn about insects and trees

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Dogs in the Garden

Dogs in the Garden

  • July 4, 2022
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You can live with a dog and be a happy gardener, too

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Straw Bale Gardening

Straw Bale Gardening

  • June 24, 2022
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The planting medium that’s also a raised bed

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How to Grow Melons

How to Grow Melons

  • May 31, 2022
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Learn about best practices for starting melon seeds and transplants in your vegetable garden to supply fresh, juicy melons to enjoy.

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The Ornamental Garden in June

The Ornamental Garden in June

  • May 31, 2022
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Planting season is largely over in the ornamental garden and it’s time to swing into maintenance mode.

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Sowing Seeds for Gardening Joy: Drawing

Sowing Seeds for Gardening Joy: Drawing

  • May 31, 2022
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Encourage children to record what they observe outdoors with drawings and pictures.

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Learning opportunities this month

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Eleven Common Garden Pests: Identification and Management

Eleven Common Garden Pests: Identification and Management

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A concise summary of common garden pests identification and management with links to in-depth information from Extension sources.

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