Yuck! Is It Polluted?
“Yuck! Is it polluted?” is a frequent question when people see our ditches and waterways with fluffy orange growths, …
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Controlling Mosquitoes
I think we all know mosquitoes as the annoying insects that can quickly take the fun out of being …
Smart Watering in the Garden
In the hot summer month of July, we are often focused on watering to keep our plants in the …
Daylilies Are More Than Roadside Lilies
During the summer daylilies can be found in bloom throughout the area. Often times daylilies have been called “ditch …
Extension Master Gardener Program of Wayne County Award Two Scholarships
The Extension Master Gardener℠ program of Wayne County recently presented $500 college scholarships to two Wayne County students. Taylor Glover, …
Watch Out for Common Tomato Problems in the Garden
Gardeners will soon be eagerly awaiting that first fresh tomato out of the garden. Unfortunately, there are some common …
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