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  • February Gardening Tips and Tasks

    … spraying. Read the product label.    Inspect trees for  spotted lanternfly  egg masses and remove them.  Indoor plant …

  • Care of Annuals and Perennials

    … Watering Do not rely on summer rainfall to keep flower beds watered. Plan from the beginning to irrigate them. This …

  • Growing Lettuce in a Home Garden

    … continuous harvests of quick and easy salad greens. Sow a raised bed thickly with a mixture of your favorite salad …

  • Are Your Ready for Your First Garden?

  • What compost should I use?

    … planning to use compost as part of the mix for filling a raised bed, please refer to this article: https://extension.umd.edu/resource/soil-fill-raised-beds If you are selling what you grow, note that in Maryland …

  • Soil, Compost, and Fertilizer for the Home Garden

    … Your Soil Organic Matter and Soil Amendments Soil to Fill Raised Beds Soil Problems Lead in Garden Soils (PDF) Control Soil …

  • Construcción de Camas Elevadas Para un Huerto

  • Poultry Resources for Beginning Farmers

    … producer, select the characteristic that is most important for your production purposes. For more information check out … - Maryland Department of Agriculture  Before you start raising your flock learn the rules and requirements for … Resources Beef Production Dairy Production Equine Sheep and Goats Swine Production …

  • Lawn Alternatives

    … Even organic lawn care requires time and expense. Removing grass and reducing the size of your lawn may be desirable if … more biodiversity, beauty, and ecological value to your landscape. Even small changes in private yards can make a … a variety of options to consider. What to plant instead of grass Groundcovers Groundcovers spread but do not grow tall, …

  • Bay-Wise Certified Residential Gardens

    … her entire yard by removing the lawn and installing raised beds. Her front yard showcases a vibrant medley of flowers, … her entire yard by removing the lawn and installing raised beds. An ingeniously designed trellis encourages …