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Allegheny Spurge: a recommended native Pachysandra groundcover – Featured Video
Our native pachysandra, Pachysandra procumbens, lacks the aggressive nature of the more common Asian species. And that is good! The Allegheny spurge has marbled, deep green foliage that is much prettier too!
Read MoreAsian Jumping Worms – Featured Video
We all learned as school kids that worms performed important tilling procedures that benefited the soil. But the Asian Jumping Worm is different because it consumes so much of the woodland leaf litter that the soil becomes depleted. These worms…
Read MoreNative insects munching on milkweed – Featured Videos
Take a look at these two videos from Harford County Master Gardeners full of information about the native monarch caterpillars and tussock moths that feed on native milkweed plants.
Read MoreGarden of Weedin’ Series – Featured Videos
Joyce Browning, Horticulturist and Master Gardener Coordinator from Harford county has been putting together multiple fun and interesting videos most days for the past month. Topics include poison ivy, strawberries, sheet mulching, pruning various shrubs, microgreens, propagation, aeroponics, and more. …
Read MoreHow to Identify Insect Pests in Your Vegetable Garden – Featured Video
Mike Raupp, “The Bug Guy” for the University of Maryland Extension, explains how, like a crime scene investigator, you can use clues to find out what types of insects are causing damage in your garden. Look for telltale signs like…
Read MoreHow to Easily Seed Start Onions and Leeks – Featured Video
You can start onions and leeks 8-12 weeks indoors before you plant them outside. Take a look at this seed starting method. Learn more about seed starting on the HGIC website.
Read MoreGrowing Carrots in Your Home Garden – Featured Video
Late summer is a great time to start growing carrots. Take a look at this NC State Extension video with carrot growing tips. Read the HGIC’s carrot content.
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