Maryland Grows
Category: Food Gardening
Garden update: beans, eggplant, chard
This has been a tough year for bean-growing, at least around these parts; both the Derwood Demo Garden and my community garden have seen large populations of Mexican bean beetles, as well as hungry rabbits.
Read MoreMonthly Tips for August
Fruit If you must apply a pesticide, spray during the coolest parts of the day and follow label directions closely. Harvesting fruit before peak ripeness helps minimize problems with yellow jackets and sap beetles. Yellowjacket bottle traps are commercially available…
Read MoreReminder! 2018 Home & Garden Information Center Survey – Respond by July 31
The University of Maryland Extension Home & Garden Information Center (HGIC) is conducting a brief survey of its Ask a Gardening Expert service. This service is conducted by Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists, employed by HGIC, who answer home gardening, lawn care, and pest management…
Read MoreFeatured Video: Keep Bugs Off My Vegetables! How to Deal With Insects in the Garden
Mike Raupp, “The Bug Guy” for the University of Maryland Extension, talks about an easy way to get rid of pesky bugs in your garden. Learn more about plant pests. Take a look at more videos on the HGIC YouTube…
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