Summer Weeds
… nature. These are the most common summer weeds found in lawns and gardens in Maryland. Click on the name of the weed …
Fall Weeds
… in nature. These are the most common fall weeds found in lawns and gardens in Maryland. Click on the name of the weed …
Invasive Herbaceous Plant Control
… its garlicky leaves are ignored by deer, and it crowds out native plants. It is especially damaging to spring wildflowers and … in the mustard family. Garlic mustard replaces these native wildflowers and, when the butterfly lays its eggs on …
Pollinator Friendly Plant Production 2: Controlling Insect Pests (FS-1095)
… Updated: June 14, 2024 By Dr. Sara Tangren , and Stanton Gill FS-1095 | February 2020 Pollinator … The larva in the photo is feeding on an oleander aphid, a common pest of milkweeds. Natural Enemies are Beneficial … hand. Neem pesticides are derived from seeds of the neem tree ( Melia azedarach –a relative of the mahogany tree). …
Pollinators and Pesticides
… active ingredient, application rate, plant species, and environmental conditions. Pollinators can pick up … of plant leaves and stems at night (guttation). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken steps to reduce … it from coming to your yard to mate or eat. Most plant problems are caused by environmental and cultural factors, …
Adventure in Science
Branching Out - Winter 2022
… Jonathan Kays' interview on Voice of America, a look at why people get lost in the woods, the potential benefit of … A. Kling, Faculty Associate As summer yields to fall, deciduous trees throughout the mid-Atlantic states lose their … until spring. This is called "marcescence." Why they do it is another question. Learn more >> This Issue’s Brain …
Country Explorers 4-H Club News January 2020
Chapter 1: Urban production systems
… systems In agricultural contexts, the word production is used as short-hand to refer to all the activities involved … urban farmers and urban agriculture entrepreneurs who sell what they produce (whether for-profit or not-for-profit). … logs, or indoors on a substrate such as sawdust, grain, or compost. Outdoor production is popular with hobbyists and …
Branching Out - Winter 2024
… feature, "Native Trees of Maryland," looks at the state tree: the white oak. "Invasives in Your Woodlands" looks at … Educator The white oak is, without a doubt, a remarkable tree species. The tree is truly an impressive specimen where … and raspberries. This issue’s spotlight falls on a shrub in the rose family that writers describe as very edible …