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The UConn Home & Garden Education Center (HGEC) is a horticultural informational resource for the citizens of Connecticut and beyond. The staff at the Center reach nearly 400,000 citizens in outreach efforts each year.
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June Gardening Tips | Home Garden Education Office | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources | University of Connecticut
June Gardening Tips | Home Garden Education Office | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources | University of Connecticut
June Gardening Tips Click on highlighted links for additional informationAnnuals & Perennials Scout for lace bugs and aphids. Spray with water or use a ...
A Cold Spring, Garden Design and other June News | Home Garden Education Office | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources | University of Connecticut
A Cold Spring, Garden Design and other June News | Home Garden Education Office | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources | University of Connecticut
"It is the month of June, The month of leaves and roses, When pleasant sights salute the eyes, And pleasant scents the noses..." — Nathaniel P. W ...
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Tomatoes | Home Garden Education Office | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources | University of Connecticut
Tomatoes | Home Garden Education Office | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources | University of Connecticut
TomatoesSite and Soil Choose a planting site which will get direct sunlight most of the day. Open airy sites allow good air flow which helps reduce foliage ...
New UConn ‘health’ center offers more space for agriculture research
New UConn ‘health’ center offers more space for agriculture research
The center will act as a hub to expand the college’s existing efforts and generate diagnostic reports for community members and to support research.
Starting Raised Beds | Home and Garden Education Center | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources | University of Connecticut
Starting Raised Beds | Home and Garden Education Center | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources | University of Connecticut
By Dr. Lauren Kurtz, UConn Home Garden Education Office There are many styles of raised beds to choose from, depending on your needs. Raised beds exist on a ...
Bargain Plants Cost More Than You Think – Uconnladybug's Blog
Bargain Plants Cost More Than You Think – Uconnladybug's Blog
A beautiful Philodendron verrucosum on the mend that had no leaves at one point. Photo by mrl2026. I try to go home and visit family each summer, and this past one was no exception. The fact…
Why Connecticut’s Native Bees Depend on Healthy Soil
Why Connecticut’s Native Bees Depend on Healthy Soil
When we talk about saving the bees in Connecticut, the conversation usually stays above ground. We talk about planting milkweed, avoiding pesticides, and the plight of the honeybee. But if we want …
Reusing Plant Growing Supplies – Good Environmental Stewardship or Asking for Trouble? – Uconnladybug's Blog
Reusing Plant Growing Supplies – Good Environmental Stewardship or Asking for Trouble? – Uconnladybug's Blog
A collection of plastic and clay pots and saucers as well as a glass jar – most of which can be reused with proper preparation. Photo by mrl2026. As plant people, I think we all try to be environm…
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