Fungus Gnats, Invasive Plants, Wildlife, and other January News
“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour” — John Boswell
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- The Winter Garden: Selecting Plants to Brighten Up Short Days January 23, 2026While we wait for the hellebores, daffodils, and snow drops to appear in the spring, I can’t help but admire the plants still showing off their beauty during the winter months. If you are yearning for more winter interest in your garden, consider adding some plants that stand the test of time (and weather!) all […]UConnhgec Ladybug
- Seaweed—A Case of False Advertisement January 16, 2026Its name seems self-explanatory. A weed in the sea, right? Well, the compounded nature of this word doesn’t exactly paint an accurate picture. By definition, a weed is any plant which grows unintentionally – the keyword being “plant.” The kicker here is: seaweed is not even a plant at all. “Seaweed” is a general term to encapsulate two kinds of multicellular algae – microalgae and macroalgae. Both types, like the terrestrial plants we are […]UConnhgec Ladybug
Camellias for Color, Inside and Out
By Dawn Pettinelli, UConn Home Garden Education Office Now that the holidays are over, the decorations are put away and scenes of dreary, wintry weather dance in our heads, one plant with flowers resembling roses that comes into bloom this time of year are camellias. These Asian natives have been cultivated for possibly 5000 years. […]
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We Asked Tree Experts If a Humidifier Really Keeps Your Christmas Tree Fresh Longer—and We’re Shocked
We Asked Tree Experts If a Humidifier Really Keeps Your Christmas Tree Fresh Longer—and We’re Shocked The Spruce – Heather Zidack and other professionals give their insight on using a humidifier to help keep your Christmas tree fresh.
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