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Storing potatoes in cold temperatures

Potatoes stored below 40 degrees F will not sprout and will remain firm for long periods. However, such storage will often lead to starches being converted...

Flowers

Care of Christmas and Thanksgiving Cacti Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) and Thanksgiving Cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) are epiphytes native to the jungles of South America. Epiphytic plants...

Christmas trees

By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture Christmas is just a few weeks away!  The following are a few tips on how to keep your tree...

Controlling volunteer trees

Though trees are a vital part of our landscapes, there are situations where volunteer trees need to be controlled. This is often a case of...

Poinsettia care

Modern poinsettia varieties stay attractive for a long time if given proper care. Place your poinsettia in a sunny window or the brightest area of...

Houseplants losing leaves

Homeowners often become concerned about their houseplants this time of year because they look unthrifty and may even shed leaves. Most of this is the plant...

Dormant seeding of turfgrass

The best time to seed cool-season grasses such as tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass is September because the turf has more time to mature before spring...

Tree stress

y: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture Current Date:  November 24, 2014 Release Date: as soon as possible You think you have stress?  How about being a...

Ashes in the garden

You may have heard that using wood ashes on your garden can help make the soil more fertile. Though ashes do contain significant amounts of potash,...

Houseplants and indoor pollution

Researchers at the University of Georgia tested a number of common houseplants for their ability to remove organic volatiles from indoor environments. The indoor pollutants included...

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