Newsletter Winter 2019

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How to Choose a Seed Catalog Just in time for the new year!  Learn more on the Maryland Grows Blog Learn more Seed starting Video Starting Seeds Indoors January 26 National Seed Swap Day

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Update: Soil Testing Labs The list of regional soil testing labs for home gardeners has been updated. PDF Revised soil testing lab information Learn more Soil testing Video How to collect a soil sample

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Climate Change: How is it effecting your county? Learn how with Cornell University's Climate Smart Farming interactive map

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‌ Q&A Should a Southern Magnolia sapling be wrapped in burlap to protect it in winter?

Thank you! We are grateful to those of you who took the time to complete our 2018 Ask a Gardening Expert survey. The results are in and they were overwhelmingly positive! Thank you for your comments to help us improve this service.

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Spotted lanternfly A dire threat to crops shows up in Maryland! Read more from the Bay Journal Video New York State IPM Program Read more Spotted lanternfly

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Boxwood blight Avoid spreading the disease to boxwoods in your landscape. After the holidays, put purchased boxwood decorations in the trash, do not compost them. Read Boxwood Blight on Washington Post Learn more Boxwood Blight

Emerald Ash Borer EAB has been killing ash trees in North America since about 2002. Learn more about the destruction with USDA's Story Map Learn more Emerald Ash Borer

Upcoming Training Opportunities Check UME County Extension sites for local offerings Check UME Events Calendar

Our website content has been reorganized to help navigation and improve the search feature. Click Topics to get started. Stay tuned as more web changes are in store in 2019. How to manage stormwater in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Stormwater Management Resources

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