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Pine needle scale crawlers should be hatching
Published on April 26, 2012
Egg hatch of pine needle scale typically occurs just as common lilac reaches full bloom. -
The usual suspects for yard and garden damage
Published on April 17, 2012
Know your critter by the damage that they cause. -
Cottage to Commercial: Ingredients for a successful food business
Published on April 10, 2012
Whether you've dabbled with a home-baked cookie or dreamed about bottling grandma’s spaghetti sauce, food products are serious business. The 'Cottage to Commercial' class can help you learn how to turn your food business idea into reality. -
Repot orchids for encore bloom performance
Published on March 7, 2012
Simple, routine repotting will keep orchids blooming for years to come. -
USDA releases new hardiness zone map
Published on January 30, 2012
New United States Department of Agriculture hardiness map features more up-to-date climate data and interactivity. Here are the strengths and limitations of the latest update since 1990. -
Use firewood wisely and keep out unwanted pests
Published on January 24, 2012
Leaving firewood stored indoors can introduce carpenter ants, powderpost beetles and other pests into your home. -
Carpenter bees: Another home-wrecker
Published on January 3, 2012
Mysterious holes in exterior wood surfaces around the home may be the work of carpenter bees. -
Woodpeckers and the house: It’s your siding versus their chipped holes
Published on January 3, 2012
Those who live in wood-sided houses should never scoff at woodpeckers. Scare-devices are your best option to rid your home of their drilling. -
Autumn olive: one invasive shrub
Published on December 1, 2011
A pest of the west and beast of the east, the autumn olive can be one invasive shrub. -
Dig in now to plant a living Christmas tree
Published on November 15, 2011
Plenty of planning and preparation are a must if you’re interested in adding a living Christmas tree to your holiday season and landscape plans.
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