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  • Leaf Key to Common Trees in Maryland (Extension Bulletin #238)

    … native to the state. Others have been imported for their fruits, nuts or ornamental features. By using this bulletin, …

  • Fireblight Updates – 2024

    … Dr. Christopher S. Walsh Fireblight Updates – 2024 Apple tree with fireblight - Photo credit: Chris Walsh This year’s …

  • Branching Out - Winter 2021

    … of the red fox in the  Woodland Wildlife Spotlight , and Tree-of-heaven in  Invasives in Your Woodland,  as well as … the health of your woodlands, and about a first for Tree Farm Inspectors in Maryland. Subscribe to Branching Out … and a Marylander has been chosen as the 2021National Tree Farm Inspector of the Year. Learn more >> Woodland …

  • Boxwood: Identify and Manage Common Problems

    … Boxwood prefers a soil pH of 6.5- 7.2 and a location with some afternoon shade. Sites exposed to full winter sun … February.  Watering and mulch If there is less than 1” of rainfall per week, water newly planted boxwood to … the plant Root Rot Leaf Yellowing Leaves eventually turn brown Winter Damage Leaf Yellowing Larger branches die back; …

  • Pollinator Protection for Commercial Vegetable Growers

    … Toxicity to Honeybees and Pollinators . Intermountain Tree Fruit Production Guide. …

  • Grapes and Fruit

    … and research programs for viticulture (grape growing), tree and small fruits, and enology (wine making), are being created and … in starting a vineyard or transitioning to small fruits. Timely Viticulture Timely Viticulture Access the …

  • Pesticide Updates, Bulletins Live! Two and Inspect Your PPE

    … agent that would thin excess fruit and allow the remaining fruits to grow larger, which may contribute to higher quality … Spray Program for Multi-Tree Fruit Orchards: https://go.umd.edu/SPRAYORCHARD Spray …

  • Cherry Laurel: Identify and Manage Problems

    … Symptoms Details Possible Cause Leaf yellowing Leaves turn brown and branches die back Root Rot Leaf yellowing Interior … white flecks on the bark of branches White Prunicola Scale   White Peach Scale Leaves changing color or shedding … the scale insects. If the infestation is not heavy, use a soft brush to remove the white scale covers from the …

  • Attracting Wildlife to Your Garden

    … that animals have to cross to feed or rest. Include a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees of various heights, … Make sure your yard provides the right habitat. Some bird species that use birdhouses (nest boxes) are Bluebirds, …  is an excellent resource on feeding birds.  Wild bird stores are also good sources of information and for …

  • Beginning Farmer Resource Guide for Frederick, Howard, & Montgomery Counties, Maryland (FS-2023-0691)

    … Guide for Frederick, Howard, & Montgomery Counties, Maryland Compiled by: Kelly Nichols, Ag Agent, UME Montgomery … of contents title. General Resources    University of Maryland Extension   Beginning Farmer Resources Business … by Preston Keres, USDA. General Resources University of Maryland Extension University of Maryland Extension is the …