Move Houseplants Out, Prune Spring Shrubs and Other June News
In June as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single day. No man can heed all of these anniversaries; no man can ignore all of them. — Aldo Leopold, “Prairie Birthday”
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- Understanding Clematis: Groups and Care Guide June 17, 2025Clematis ‘Westerplatte’, 2016 by F.D Richards CC BY-SA2.0 Clematis, a beautiful flowering vine, has captured the hearts of gardeners worldwide with its stunning display of colorful blooms. With a rich variety of species and cultivars, the clematis genus has been categorized into three primary groups based on their bloom time and pruning requirements. Understanding these […]uconnladybug
- What’s on My Rhododendron? June 13, 2025Rhododendrons have been a frequent point of concern for many gardeners this year. In early April, we saw an increase in the prevalence of winter and drought injury. This abiotic issue brought about abnormal characteristics such as leaf curl, large brown spots, and an appearance of decreased vigor. For more information on winter injury, check […]uconnladybug
Put an End to Blossom-End Rot: Water and Nutrient Management is Key
By Nora Doonan, UConn Soil Science Graduate Student, Department of Plant Science & Landscape Architecture It can be frustrating to put time and energy into growing tomatoes, only to find that your tomatoes have developed blossom-end rot. Blossom-end rot is a physiological disorder that commonly affects tomato plants, characterized by a black, sunken spot on […]
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Gardening with the Weather on CRIS Radio
CRIS Radio: Focal Point 6/16/2025 Heather Zidack from the UConn Home & Garden Education Center talks to host, Stephen Thal, about our strange spring weather, gardening outdoors and more! Listen to the Broadcast 00:00:01 Stephen Thal Hi, welcome to another segment on Focal point. This is Stephen Thal and I’ll be your host for today’s […]
[Read More]CT’s state flower, the mountain laurel, is at peak bloom in some areas; where to see it
CT’s state flower, the mountain laurel, is at peak bloom in some areas; where to see it CT Insider – Heather Zidack and other professionals discuss Connecticut’s State Flower, the Mountain Laurel and where to see it in bloom this spring.
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