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Weed Management

Weed Management

  • July 30, 2024
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Knowledge is a powerful tool

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The Ornamental Garden in July

The Ornamental Garden in July

  • July 2, 2024
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Weed, water, repeat!

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Food Preservation:  A Guide to Freezing Fruit

Food Preservation: A Guide to Freezing Fruit

  • July 2, 2024
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When faced with too much ripe fruit to deal with, don’t let it go to waste. Just freeze it instead.

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Wilts and root rots in the vegetable garden

Wilts and root rots in the vegetable garden

  • July 2, 2024
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Keep your vegetables safe from soil-borne pathogens

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The Edible Garden in July

The Edible Garden in July

  • July 2, 2024
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In July, edible gardeners enjoy harvests, manage hot dry weather and insect and disease issues, while beginning to prepare for late summer plantings.

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Upcoming Events

  • July 2, 2024
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Opportunities to learn about pollinators!

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Invasives Watch for July

Invasives Watch for July

  • July 2, 2024
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Stiltgrass and Japanese Honeysuckle

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Intense Heat and Drought

Intense Heat and Drought

  • July 2, 2024
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How to help your garden survive

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Spiders in the Garden

Spiders in the Garden

  • June 4, 2024
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The gardener’s friend

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Upcoming Events

  • June 4, 2024
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Loads of classes, workshops, and seminars in June!

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