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Take the first step to become a Master Gardener by completing the Backyard Gardener training program. In this program, you will learn the essentials of horticulture to become a more successful and well-rounded gardener. You will not only gain practical gardening skills and techniques to grow healthy plants, but also learn the science behind “why” […]
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The Division of Extension has developed info-graphics that depict best practices for gardening in community spaces this summer. A community garden can be a great place to meet new friends and exchange gardening tips. This summer of COVID-19 there are some practices that will keep everyone safe and healthy. Feeling ill? Stay at home. Garden […]
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Fingers crossed, the weather will continue to warm and more and more people can get out into their gardens. If you garden in a community space, it will seem different this year. An earlier update shared information on community gardening this summer. In the community where I garden, we’ve installed foot-operated hand washing stations with […]
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With warmer weather appearing, many gardens are opening. I garden in a community garden that has personal plots and a large food pantry garden. I wanted to share the practices that we are sharing for our gardeners this summer. These best practices are based on public health guidance and what is best for our garden […]
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We know that eating raw or uncooked flour isn’t recommended; what about the safety of consuming raw oatmeal? The answer lies in how flour is milled and how oats are processed – the two processes are really quite different. How is flour made? Flour is a finely ground powder prepared from grain or other starchy […]
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Heavy rains and the flowing waters that result can contaminate plants growing in the garden and create a food safety hazard. As floodwater moves into your garden, it can carry raw sewage overflow, farm and domestic animal waste, river or pond water, and agricultural run-off, all of which can be sources of human pathogens such […]
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It looks like spring has finally arrived! With the warmer temperatures, many people are probably anxious to be in their yards and gardens. With this comes the many plant sales and exchanges that commonly occur. However, this year everyone should be aware of a relatively new invasive species to the county, “jumping worms.” Unlike other […]
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