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Crack Those Eggs Before They Hatch
Eliminate the Spotted Lanternfly eggs now before they hatch. Your garden will love you for it. These invasive pests have been on the upswing in our county and will soon hatch to attack your garden plants. Learn where to look for the egg masses, how to identify them, and most importantly what to do about them.
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Grape Hyacinth Muscari
These low-height spring bulbs really make a spring statement with their purple and blue colored blossom clusters. But after recent introductions, they can now be found in sky blue, white, and yellow. They have few pests, and blend nicely with yellow daffodils. Learn more about these little bulbs that bloom after the crocus.
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So Many Basils
Don’t think that Italian basil is the only type you should grow. Many summer dishes will benefit from adding one of these easy-to-grow herbs to your recipes. With licorice, sweet, lemon, Greek flavors in green or purple colors available, you are sure to find one that can add some variety to your summer salads and grille.
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Pears: For the Experienced Gardener
You don’t see too many pear trees in the backyards around our county. That is because these fruit trees are difficult to grow. With a variety of diseases and pests that attack them, growing pears is too much trouble for anyone but the professionals. But if you want to give it a go, learn what steps you would need to take, and review the list of resources available for your use.
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A Cloud of Nuisance
Whiteflies are one of those rare pests that are found both on indoor plants and outside in the garden. They tend to be attracted to certain plants, fruits, and vegetables, but must be controlled before quickly exploding into a big problem. Learn what they like, and some of the different methods available for eliminating them. Keep them from multiplying!
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Online Events Keep You in the Garden
There is no need to put down your garden trowel in order to learn. Our events calendar has many online offerings from local public gardens and institutions that you can attend. But, there are in-person lectures and demonstrations, too, to satisfy your spring gardening bug.
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