Putting Plants Outside, Lilacs, Butterflies & Other May News
“The month of May is the gateway to summer” — Jean Hersey
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- Toto, We Aren’t in Kansas Anymore May 29, 2026I was at a party over the weekend at a friend’s house. I had no idea she really liked plants, and she said the same thing to me. It seems strange, but I guess plants never really came up. As she was showing me around, she said something that I hear all the time from […]UConnhgec Ladybug
- Plants Need Some Companionship Too! May 14, 2026As you get ready or maybe even begun to plant your vegetable garden, don’t think you have to limit yourself just to edibles. Feel free to mix it up a bit either by interplanting early and late maturing vegetables or by adding some flowers and herbs. There are lots of articles and books on companion […]UConnhgec Ladybug
Chaos Gardening
By. Dr. Lauren Kurtz, UConn Home Garden Education Office Chaos gardening is a growing social media trend that encourages gardeners to relinquish control, scatter assorted seeds, step back, and see what happens. Instead of carefully spacing plants and planning layouts, chaos gardeners toss seeds and let nature decide what grows where. The results can vary widely, ranging from […]
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These are damaging plants to avoid in CT gardens. They can kill native plant species and take over.
These are damaging plants to avoid in CT gardens. They can kill native plant species and take over. The Hartford Courant – Dr. Lauren Kurtz discusses how native plants attract birds and pollinators, while invasive species harm ecosystems and what residents can do in their own gardens.
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