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  • Feeding Cabbage Wisely: Lessons from a UConn Phosphorus Study July 2, 2026
    Cabbage is a familiar crop in New England gardens and vegetable farms, but producing a firm, heavy head takes more than good weather and regular watering. Like many brassica crops, cabbage has a strong nutrient demand during early growth. One nutrient that deserves special attention is phosphorus (P). P helps plants transfer energy, develop roots, […]
    UConnhgec Ladybug
  • Pollinator plants for blooms all season June 22, 2026
    In nature, there are plants blooming all season to provide plenty of food for diverse pollinator species. On the other hand, in many yards and gardens there are times of the year when few, if any, plants are blooming. In the home landscape there tends to be many spring blooming plants but not as many […]
    Dr Lauren Kurtz

In Print

What’s Going Down with Your CT Basil This Summer?

By: N. Raymond and Emily Leahy, UConn Home Garden Education Office What’s Going Down with Your CT Basil This Summer? By: N. Raymond and Emily Leahy, UConn Home Garden Education Office  Basil growth is ramping up as we enter July. As these tasty plants begin to flourish, it’s important to keep an eye out for a pathogen […]

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In the Media

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Managing Invasive Plants

Episode 166: Managing Invasive Plants UConn 360– Lauren Kurtz discusses invasive plant management and the new Invasive Species Certificate Program.

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