Seed Shopping, Houseplants, & Other January News
“Anyone who thinks that gardening begins in the spring and ends in the fall is missing the best part of the whole year; for gardening begins in January with the dream” — Josephine Neuse
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Uconnladybug's Blog
- Seamless Seed Shopping January 17, 2025With the short days and long nights of winter bringing harsh winds and freezing temperatures, it’s safe to say we’re all hoping for spring to turn up early this year. While waiting for the growing season to arrive, a great way to pass time is by seed shopping. Seed catalogs, either found online or through […]uconnladybug
- Who’s Who: Heirlooms, Hybrids and Standard Seeds January 10, 2025Temperatures are dropping, the holidays are over, and gardeners are starting to look towards the next growing season with excitement. Many gardeners swear by the tried-and-true heirloom varieties, while others are drawn to the disease resistance or increased vigor of hybrids. The debate over which is “best” can get heated between gardeners. Do you know […]Heather Zidack
All-America Selection Winners for 2025
View As PDF Find AAS Retailers by Dawn Pettinelli, UConn Home & Garden Education Center Each winter the All-America Selection winners are announced. This non-profit organization has established trial gardens throughout the United States and even as far north as Canada. New varieties, species or strains of annuals, vegetables and bedding plants are grown […]
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Holiday Houseplants on CRIS Radio
CRIS Radio: Focal Point 11/25/2024 Heather Zidack from the UConn Home & Garden Education Center talks to host, Stephen Thal, about common holiday plants, houseplant care, and indoor winter gardening. Listen to the Broadcast 00:00:01 Stephen Thal Hi and welcome to another segment on Focal Point. I’m Stephen Thal, and I’ll be your host for […]
[Read More]The Halloween Ladybug Swarm: Why it Happens and How to Get Rid of Them
Marie Woodward from the UConn Home & Garden Education Center talks with the Daily Campus about the invasion of the Asian Lady Beetle that happens when fall temperatures start to drop. Read the Full Article
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