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 …
Pollinator Protection for Commercial Vegetable Growers
… Toxicity to Honeybees and Pollinators . Intermountain Tree Fruit Production Guide. …
Boxwood: Identify and Manage Common Problems
… mulch If there is less than 1” of rainfall per week, water newly planted boxwood to maintain even soil moisture. Water at the base of the plants rather than overhead to … dry winter winds. Tissue death is caused by the removal of water in the leaves faster than the plant can replace it …
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
… April or May. Pollinated flowers can develop small black fruits. Cherry laurel problems are often attributed to site … with, or slightly above, ground level. Visit Planting a Tree or Shrub for more details. Mulch should be laid no … plant damage. For example, cherry shot hole infection and tree cricket chewing cause cosmetic symptoms but do not …
Attracting Wildlife to Your Garden
… their nestlings insects. Updated: February 22, 2023 Your backyard can become a miniature wildlife refuge, attracting … it is okay to mix in non-invasive plants. Provide water – Backyard ponds or streams provide water for wildlife and … the Monarch butterfly. For more information on butterfly gardening, a selection of nectar and host plants, and a local …
Beginning Farmer Resource Guide for Frederick, Howard, & Montgomery Counties, Maryland (FS-2023-0691)
… by: Kelly Nichols, Ag Agent, UME Montgomery County Table of Contents To get back to the top of the page click on the … non-formal education system within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Agriculture and Food … and product sale regulations. How To Start A Farm (U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA) Beginning Farmer …
Pesticide Safety and Training
… 1, 2024 Pesticide Safety and Training The University of Maryland Pesticide Safety and Training program was created … applicators are licensed through the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) as: Private Pesticide Applicators or; … Pesticide Safety Education Program Fieldwatch Fieldwatch Weed Management Weed Management Upcoming Events Pesticide …