Garlic, Garden Wind Down & Other October News
“October is the month for painted leaves…. As fruits and leaves and the day itself acquire a bright tint just before they fall, so the year near its setting. October is its sunset sky; November the later twilight.” — Henry David Thoreau, “Autumnal Tints”
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Uconnladybug's Blog
- A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing October 10, 2025The inherent beauty of nature conceals countless villainous undertones. It’s a never-ending juxtaposition which disguises harsh realities with gentle appearances. Through the lens of the plant world, invasive plants are prime examples of this principle. Invasive plants are ecosystem disruptors, displacing natives and competing with them for essential resources such as sun, water, and nutrients. […]UConnhgec Ladybug
- Lead in Garden Soils: Simple Steps for Safer Veggies October 3, 2025Lead is common in older Connecticut yards. It persists in soil from historic lead-based paint: chips along foundations, dust from sanding, and wear on old window tracks. Soil near roads that once used leaded gasoline and former orchards treated with lead-arsenate pesticides can also be contaminated. Lead does not break down. It tends to stay […]UConnhgec Ladybug
Got Garlic?
By Heather Zidack, UConn Home & Garden Education Center Garlic belongs to the allium family, which includes onions, shallots, chives, and even some ornamental plants. People have strong feelings about garlic; they either love it or hate it. Whether you add it to your pantry of seasonings or not, there are tons of fantastic reasons […]
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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 […]
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