Tag: Blogs

Zoomed Out

Oct 15, 2020 | Tasty Bites

Before March, many of us had never even heard of the now very popular and widely used Zoom application. With over 300 million users a day, Zoom is used for class, work meetings, organizations, and...

What is it? Wednesday

Oct 14, 2020 | In the Garden

Rose Rosette Disease on Knock Out® Rose Fast Fact Rose rosette disease (RRD) is caused by rose rosette virus (RRV). Rose rosette virus is transmitted by grafting or the feeding of eriophyid mites....

Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

Oct 14, 2020 | Tasty Bites

A recipe with 3-ingredients that is super easy and full of fall flavors. 12 slices of raw bacon, cut in half 24 Brussels sprouts Maple syrup Honey mustard or barbecue sauce Heat oven to 400 °F Wash...

October Week 2 Garden Photos

Oct 12, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Fall-flowering Salvias Add Beauty to the Autumn Landscape

Beware the Stinging Cats of Fall

Oct 12, 2020 | In the Garden

With this cooler early fall weather, I just had to get out and do some pruning, which I typically do not do this time of year. I pruned my Curly Willow (Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’), a tree with...

Anthurium: Easy Houseplants That Offer Long-Lasting Color

Oct 8, 2020 | In the Garden

While I’ve spent a fair amount of time tending to outdoor plants, my experience with indoor plants was relatively non-existent. The curiosity of the feline members of my household was such that...

What is it? Wednesday

Oct 7, 2020 | In the Garden

Tree squirrel bot fly, Cuterebra emasculator Fast Fact Cuterebra emasculator are natural, native parasites that, typically, do not adversely affect the overall health of their hosts: eastern gray...

Fall in Love with Physical Activity

Oct 7, 2020 | In the Garden

As temperatures drop and summer leaves change colors, outdoor physical activity becomes enjoyable. There are many ways you and your family can get active during the fall season. Here are some fun...

The Pesky Wet Spot in Your Lawn

Oct 6, 2020 | In the Garden

If I had a dollar for every time a client called this year about a wet spot in their lawn, I’d probably be able to adopt another dog. Fortunately for our clients, there are several ways to address...

October Week 1 Garden Photos

Oct 5, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

A Fall Walk Around Crooked Trail Farm

Cyanobacteria – is it toxic?

Oct 5, 2020 | In the Garden

Summer, it’s that time of year for sweet corn, peaches, watermelon, and pond calls! Pond calls are phone calls, emails, texts, etc. with questions that Extension Agents get on any topic related to...

Mountain Mint

Oct 1, 2020 | In the Garden

Would you like an easy-to-grow perennial that flowers from July to August and is a magnet for many pollinating wasps, skippers, bees, and moths? Then consider mountain mint for your garden. Mountain...