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Articles related to "Cooperative Extension Service"
The Master Gardener Program What are Master Gardeners? They are the Girl and Boy Scouts of the horticultural world, helping us all to cross the street from gardening ignorance to information. Here is a little about what they do and how they get that way. home horticulture • master gardener • cooperative extension service • county agent • volunteer
What is Cooperative Extension? Not just for farmers, but for gardeners too The Cooperative Extension System is a nationwide, non-credit educational network. cooperative extension service • land-grant universities • county agents • 4-h • master gardeners
Plant Diseases in Desert Gardens There are millions, perhaps billions of bacteria and fungi that come into contact with plants every day. bacteria • fungus • fungi • saprotrobes • scavengers
What is Soil Testing? Soil testing is an important aspect for desert gardens. soil testing • extension service • soil • county agent • ph
A COMMUNITY OF GARDENERS Gardeners help to build strong communities. Here's how gardeners can make a difference in community life. community gardens • community beautification • ithaca • ny • ithaca community gardens
Native Grasses as Groundcovers Native grasses can replace turf, be grown on hillsides to help prevent erosion, and for a number of other purposes. native grasses • groundcovers • native grass • cooperative extension service • master gardeners
Desert Garden Soil Problems A number of soil problems can occur when planting roses in a desert garden. Conditions from iron deficiencies in the soil to excesses of alkali salts can affect roses. roses • desert garden • soil • iron chlorosis • alkali
Houseplant wisely In midwinter, add life and refreshment to your indoor space. Find the plants best suited to your home. houseplants • winter • indoor • amaryllis • african violets
Seed Geranium seed geranium. The red pelargonium is one of the most popular flowers in summer. Learn how to grow them from seed. In the process I also take a detour around the biological nomenclature which is the way all organisms are cataloged. seed • geranium • pelargonium • seed • stratification
Water-Holding Gel and Plastic Mulch Conserve Soil Moisture To help conserve precious water, farmers can use water-holding gels and plastic mulches on their crops. These materials improve yields, reduce weeds, and prevent evaporation. water • polymer • plastic mulch • mulch • crop
Asparagus Can Play Role in Crop Diversification Farmers looking to diversify may want to consider planting asparagus. This high-value crop can help distribute farm labor throughout the growing season. asparagus • crop diversification • agriculture • farmer • high-value
Comparing Egg Prices With egg prices up 30 percent, you need to shop around before you buy them. Where to find the best bargains on eggs. A look at grocery stores & warehouse clubs. rising cost of eggs • compare egg prices • get the best deals on eggs • bargain egg prices • raise your own chickens
7 Reasons to Garden Organically Seven is a lucky number when you consider these reasons to switch to organic gardening methods. natural gardening • garden organically • organic gardening product • garden chemicals • compost bin
Desert Vegetable Gardens There are drawbacks to raising vegetables in desert gardens...especially in poor, alkaline soil, and little rain, but a little work and care canchange that. plan before you plant vegetables • climate • prepare the soil • fertilize • plant the garden
Easy Wildflower Landscaping Compost and barrier-mulches are the secrets to easy wildflower landscaping. Establish wildflower meadows and lawns without using a pre-planting contact herbicide. wild flower meadow • wild flower lawn • wild flower landscaping • mulch barrier • use of mulch barrier
Fertilizing Vegetable Gardens Desert soils are quite different that most soils. So it's important to know and understand the techniques in using fertilizer when gardening vegetables in desert areas. soil fertility • micronutrients • macronutrients • nitrogen • potassium
Freebies for Organic Gardeners Organic gardening is even more fun when it's free. free garden stuff • free seeds • free plants • garden freebies • cheap landscaping ideas
Getting Garden Soil Ready Sandy, clay or loam, it's important to make sure a garden's soil is ready to feed new plants. garden soil • beginning gardening • gardening 101 • clay • sand
Growing Norfolk Island Pine Indoors Araucaria heterophylla is a striking plant for home décor and a popular choice as a living Christmas tree. araucaria heterophylla • norfolk island pine • living christmas tree • plants for home decor • indoor conifers
How to Maintain Weight During the Holidays Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday season with all its festivities and food. Here's how to keep weight under control and enjoy the fun, too. maintain weight during holidays • healthy thanksgiving eating • foods and exercise at holidays • avoid weight gain during thanksgiving • healthy holiday eating tips
Installing Landscape Fabric Landscape fabric yields excellent results when we carefully analyze and then prepare project sites. Checklists are important and useful before planting and/or mulching. landscape fabric • how to install landscape fabric • erosion control • weed control fabric • commercial landscape fabric
IT'S ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE Fruit gardeners are generous people. They have the interests of the community at heart. Many people can benefit from all this generosity. fruit gardeners • plant a row program • cornell plantations • beautification projects • master gardeners
Low-Water-Use Desert Trees Here are some evergreen and deciduous trees suitable for some desert gardens. desert plants • desert • low-water-use trees • evergreen • deciduous
Mailorder Roses Ordering roses by mail - some do's and don'ts rose • roses • mailorder cultivars and gardening accessories • certified nursery professional • master gardeners
Majestic Eagles Play a Part in Zuni Agriculture Eagle feathers are used in many Native American religious and cultural ceremonies. To avoid the waiting list of several years for feathers, the Zunis have created a home for non-releasable eagles. eagle • zuni • native american • agriculture • ceremony
Pothos as a Teaching Plant For the person who has never cultivated a houseplant before, the pothos becomes a "gateway plant" to growing other houseplants. easy houseplants • pothos care • devils ivy • air cleaning plants • most common houseplant
Soil in A Desert Garden Preparing soil in a desert garden is an important part of the process. There are some definite do's and don'ts in this part of your garden planning. desert • garden • soil • soil test • soil testing
Soil Preparation Soil Preparation soil preparation • organic compost • peat moss • manures • rototill
Top Low-Water Use Shrubs Here are some great shrubs and small trees for use in desert gardens, basically for USDA cold-hardiness zones 7-10, and below 6,000 feet. acacia • honeysuckle • manzanita • sagebrush • sage
What the Heck is N-P-K and How do I Get Enough? What do those numbers on fertilizer bags really mean? fall fertilization • fertilizers
A Rutabaga by Any Other Name I'm embarrassed to say the parsnips, rutabagas and turnips were indistinguishable from one another, for me. heirloom vegetable • vegetable gardening • parsnips • rutabagas • turnips
Advances with Artichokes Artichokes are highly ornamental plants that should be tried in every garden. Recent advances in breeding enable gardeners in all climates to try this delicacy. artichokes • vegetable gardeners • green artichokes • green globe artichoke • home gardener
August Gardening In The Low Desert Low desert gardening, what to do in August pests • fruit • watering • chlorosis • annuals
August Gardening In The Low Desert 2000 What needs to be done in the low desert in August and some hints for keeping deer from your garden and flowers. roses • fruit and nut trees • mulch • chlorosis • deer
Broccoli Raab When your broccoli grows into all leaves and no flower buds, it might not be the heat. Maybe you've planted broccoli raab. broccoli • broccoli raab • brocolli rabe • brassica • rapa
CHOOSING FRUIT PLANTS Nothing beats the flavor of freshly picked, homegrown fruits. How can we choose the best varieties for our fruit gardens? Here are some helpful hints. dwarf trees • 'tompkins county king • ' plant hardiness • chill requirement • garden catalogs
Desert Climates and Vegetables Climates determine growing seasons, so it's important to know and understand the climate of your specific area when planting vegetables. chihuahuan desert • el paso • texas • albuquerque • new mexico
FAMILY FUN IN THE FRUIT GARDEN The fruit garden is a place for the entire family. There children can have fun while they learn about gardening, nature, and nutrition. littletree orchards • finger lakes • u-pick fruit farms • strawberries • strawberry pot
Gardening In The Low Desert, January 2000 Things to do in the low desert garden with hints and sources for more information. vegetables • flowers • planning • trees • sources
January Gardening In The Low Desert low desert • january • pruning • planting • year round gardening
Lawn Maintenance on a Budget You can save money and have the best yard on the block. From proper mowing to treating soil compaction, learn the details of maintaining your lawn on a budget. lawn care • lawn fertilizer • lawn pests • lawn weeds • crabgrass
Lily Diseases and Pests Descriptions of the main diseases and pests that affect lilies - and how to avoid them. lily diseases • diseases of lilies • protecting lilies from botrytis • lily virus • root rot
Much Ado About Mulch Mulching your garden beds is essential, especially at this time of year, when temperatures begin to really climb and rain becomes a little more scarce. organic • gardening • mulch • natural • non-toxic
Planning A Desert Vegetable Garden There are a lot of things to consider if you're going to have a desert vegetable garden. Plan before you plant! drainage • caliche • hardpan • raised beds • sunlight
PLANNING THE GARDEN There's one thing you can always say about herb gardeners. Their enthusiasm is compelling, and they can hardly wait for the arrival of spring. garden planning • ideas genie • norman winter • small gardens • jack kramer
Soybean Stats Soybeans are America's number-two crop, behing corn. Learn more about this commodity and its uses. soybean • soybeans • agriculture • production • soy milk
We're Talking Dirt! The Basics of Soil Types, Testing, and Amendment dirt • soil • earth • topsoil • subsoil
Become a Better Gardener Become a Master Gardener. Not only will you gain valuable gardening knowlege, you will enrich the lives of other gardeners. master gardener programs
Garden Gifts A little imagination and some practical ideas can really bring a gardener’s holiday season alive. desert garden • desert gardener • holiday • holiday gifts • gloves |
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