Monthly Archives: September 2017

Tips for Fall Plant Protections

Posted on September 30, 2017 by SCMGA

Originally posted on Plants and Pests with Nicole:
Fall has officially arrived. There have already been frost advisories for the western part of the state, so it won’t be long until frosts occur here. It is at this time that…

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on September 27, 2017 by SCMGA

Submitted by: Judy V., Master Gardener since 20007 SaveSave SaveSave

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Invasive Crazy Snake Worm

Posted on September 23, 2017 by SCMGA

This worm, aka Asian Jumping Worm (Amynthas aigrestis), has been identified in Durham, NH, in the woods, flowerbeds, raised beds, and under a tarp next to the woods. There have been self-reported sightings in other Durham locations, Dover, Lee, and Elliot, Maine. … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on September 20, 2017 by SCMGA

Submitted by: Jon B, MG since 1996 SaveSave SaveSave

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Caterpillar Lab

Posted on September 16, 2017 by SCMGA

Bedrock Garden Open House September 16 and 17 Caterpillar Lab Sunday 1-4 Want to learn about caterpillars, with their extensive diversity, distinctive beauty, and fascinating metamorphosis? The Caterpillar Lab visits Bedrock Gardens, with its awe-inspiring presentations, as seen at the Boston Museum … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on September 13, 2017 by SCMGA

Submitted by: Debby B., MG since 2010 SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave

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I ❤️ Bumblebees

Posted on September 9, 2017 by SCMGA

Originally posted on Going to Seed in Zones 5b-6a:
I make a concerted effort to attract bees and other pollinators to our garden. This year, I spent a little more time trying to entice bumblebees to nest in the…

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on September 6, 2017 by SCMGA

Submitted by: Jon B., MG since 1996 SaveSave

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Hurricane Harvey’s Impact on Agriculture

Posted on September 2, 2017 by SCMGA

Originally posted on Views from VanDeWalle:
If you are connected with social media, you might have seen the video or pictures of cattle being moved by horses down the streets of Texas to higher ground. You might have seen pictures…