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  • August 1, 2019
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Learn more about climate change. Or, be a student again at Master Gardener College.

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In the Vegetable Garden- August

In the Vegetable Garden- August

  • August 1, 2019
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August is the time to clean up tired spring plantings and get seeds and plants for fall harvest in the ground.

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The Bees in Your Backyard

The Bees in Your Backyard

  • July 7, 2019
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Our native bees need as much protection as honeybees

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In the Vegetable Garden: July

In the Vegetable Garden: July

  • July 3, 2019
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Tasks & Tips for July

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Fresh Tomato, Basil & Walnut Pasta

Fresh Tomato, Basil & Walnut Pasta

  • July 3, 2019
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Here’s an easy way to enjoy your garden’s bounty of tomatoes and basil.

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  • July 3, 2019
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Enjoy summertime hikes, garden tours, a butterfly walk, and the Albemarle County Fair.

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Pollination: Flowering Plants, Pollinators, and the Wonder of it All

Pollination: Flowering Plants, Pollinators, and the Wonder of it All

  • July 3, 2019
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A deeper look into pollination reveals a lot about mutual dependence in the natural world and the importance of maintaining biodiversity.

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Mystery Plant of the Prairie

Mystery Plant of the Prairie

  • July 3, 2019
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Of cups, compasses, and what???

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Tasks & Tips for July

Tasks & Tips for July

  • July 3, 2019
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The ornamental gardener’s To-Do List for July

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The Sedge Alternative

The Sedge Alternative

  • June 3, 2019
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Use native sedges as groundcovers, lawn alternatives, and accent plants.

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