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  • The Writing Process

    … or information in writing can be daunting. Don't try to reinvent the wheel. ✍️ This part consists of the following … part of one, will eventually come to you, and sometimes when you least expect it. So when you’re ready to take the … may have access are obsolete. The managing editor will remove the text from drafts submitted in these templates. …

  • FAQs: Getting Started in Woodland Stewardship

    … Updated: March 24, 2021 Knowing how to begin managing your woodlands can be a daunting task. Below are some of the most common questions … offered on a fee, contract, or contingency basis. As when engaging any professional, it is advisable to enter into …

  • Energy 101: Solar Thermal

    … hydro-power), or propane. Water heating can account for up to 20% of a home’s utility bill. Agricultural buildings and processes … roof unshaded?  Solar hot water systems are most efficient when collectors receive direct sunlight and are not shaded. …

  • Proper Storage Saves Forage

    … Most of us are aware that forage losses can accumulate in a hurry, particularly for hay. Adding up potential losses … that hay is an investment, so why not do your best to preserve that investment? A huge amount of money is lost … there are still things we can do to limit forage losses when round bales are stored outdoors. Outdoor Storage When

  • Starting a New Lawn

    … goal in Maryland. The state is located in the transition zone (an area where temperate and subtropical climates meet). … and is used on high-traffic areas such as athletic fields. Winter hardiness can be a concern. Not typically recommended … Horticulturist, University of Maryland Extension Home and Garden Information Center (retired), 2019. Reviewed and …

  • Cultivars of Native Plants

    … (Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate'). Photo: North Creek Nurseries Updated: February 15, 2023 What are cultivars of … tied to the decline of natural areas with thriving native plant populations. On this webpage we examine how the native … plants in our landscapes affect the health of wild native plant populations.  Hereditary material (DNA in the genes of …

  • Organic Certification

    … Willie Lantz Chapter 1 Organic Certification The Origins of “Organic” Agriculture Certification For thousands of … fee. The fee can be a flat fee or can be based on the types of operations and volumes of production. Some … Be applied 120 days prior to harvest for crops with edible parts that have direct contact to the manure Be …

  • Energy 101: Solar PV

    … we can mine or extract from the earth. An alternative is to use the sun’s energy as the fuel to produce electricity. … using photovoltaic (PV) technology. Solar PV is considered a mature technology with large investments and broad adoption … Solar electricity is produced through the PV Effect: when sunlight hits a solar cell, electrons are released and …

  • White Prunicola Scale

    … type of armored (hard) scale insect. It can be difficult to manage because a waxy body covering shields them from … of cherry laurel that causes plant decline and dieback when populations are high. Several other shrubs serve as … obtaining good control from manual removal efforts alone, remove and replace the infested plants. Timing details for …

  • Crapemyrtle Bark Scale in Home Gardens

    … when populations are high. Insects attracted to honeydew: bees, wasps (including hornets), ants, and flies tend to …