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Healthy Lawns, Sustainable Landscapes, Hanging Baskets, and Other August News
“August is ripening grain in the fields blowing hot and sunny, the scent of tree-ripened peaches, of hot buttered sweet corn on the cob. Vivid dahlias fling huge tousled blossoms through gardens…” — Gladys Taber
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August: The Month That Shapes Next Year’s Garden
By Heather Zidack, UConn Home Garden Education Office It’s been a strange year. While many gardeners typically start to feel as if their season is starting to wind down in August, some gardens this year seem to finally be hitting their stride. Regardless, with fall just ahead of us, this month provides a fantastic opportunity […]
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Spotted lanternflies reach peak activity in Connecticut as Blumenthal pushes for action
Adult spotted lanternflies are reaching peak activity in Connecticut, raising concerns about the invasive pest and its potential impact on agriculture. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is calling on Congress to pass the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would support more research into ways to control the pest. Dr. Lauren Kurtz, from the UConn Home […]
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