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The UConn Home & Garden Education Center (HGEC) is a horticultural informational resource for the citizens of Connecticut and beyond. The staff at the Center reach nearly 400,000 citizens in outreach efforts each year.
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April Gardening Tips | Home and Garden Education Center | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources | University of Connecticut
April Gardening Tips | Home and Garden Education Center | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources | University of Connecticut
April Gardening TipsAnnuals & Perennials Cut ornamental grasses back to a height of 6 inches before new growth appears. Cut buddleia, Russian sage, and ...
Invasives, Insect Eggs, Starting your Garden & Other April Gardening News | Home and Garden Education Center | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources | University of Connecticut
Invasives, Insect Eggs, Starting your Garden & Other April Gardening News | Home and Garden Education Center | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources | University of Connecticut
“I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose, I would always greet it in a garden." — Ruth StoutBig Changes for the HGEO! We're Moving This Mont ...
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Starting Raised Beds | Home and Garden Education Center | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources | University of Connecticut
Starting Raised Beds | Home and Garden Education Center | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources | University of Connecticut
By Dr. Lauren Kurtz, UConn Home Garden Education Office There are many styles of raised beds to choose from, depending on your needs. Raised beds exist on a ...
Bargain Plants Cost More Than You Think – Uconnladybug's Blog
Bargain Plants Cost More Than You Think – Uconnladybug's Blog
A beautiful Philodendron verrucosum on the mend that had no leaves at one point. Photo by mrl2026. I try to go home and visit family each summer, and this past one was no exception. The fact…
Why Connecticut’s Native Bees Depend on Healthy Soil
Why Connecticut’s Native Bees Depend on Healthy Soil
When we talk about saving the bees in Connecticut, the conversation usually stays above ground. We talk about planting milkweed, avoiding pesticides, and the plight of the honeybee. But if we want …
Reusing Plant Growing Supplies – Good Environmental Stewardship or Asking for Trouble? – Uconnladybug's Blog
Reusing Plant Growing Supplies – Good Environmental Stewardship or Asking for Trouble? – Uconnladybug's Blog
A collection of plastic and clay pots and saucers as well as a glass jar – most of which can be reused with proper preparation. Photo by mrl2026. As plant people, I think we all try to be environm…
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