Happy Arbor Day!
Check out the link in bio to see our Campus Tree Tour Guide to see what types of special trees we have here in Storrs!
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Our latest blog post takes a deeper look into vernal pools and the life that can be found in them in the spring.
Reflections on a vernal pool It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see -Henry David Thoreau Salamander eggs Vernal pools are...
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Birds build nests. Humans put things in places that make good spots for nests. If we could speak to each other this would be easier.
Finding nests in the spring is very common. Leave them alone while they are active.
Often, garden centers will tag trees, shrubs, and even hanging... baskets with active nests and hold them from sale until eggs have hatched.
Observe and enjoy from a distance. You can reclaim your space when the flock has flown.
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Last year's bumper crop of helicopter seeds has led to a bumper crop of maple seedlings in lawns! Luckily, regular mowing will manage this concern for this homeowner and others like them!
Read More: https://publications.extension.uconn.edu/2022/05/10/seedlings-in-a-lawn/
What's your favorite gardening book? Share below!
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Happy Earth Day! How are you celebrating?
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Happy Earth Day!
Check out this list of tips to see how you can celebrate Earth Day today and every day of your gardening season!
https://portal.ct.gov/deep/about/earth-day/environmental-tips
How are you celebrating?
Cool season vegetables are ready to go out in the garden! And many of you have already started! Just be ready to cover them in the event of heavy frost or deep freezes between now and the end of spring.
If the timing of your cool season vegetables has always felt like a little bit of a ...mystery, check out this guide: https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/cool_season_vegetables_infosheet.pdf
Will you be planting this weekend? Tell us what's in!
Have you ever asked this question? Turns out there is a difference. Garden with confidence!
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