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SUMMER 2021

Maryland's most unwanted plants - Invasives The fight against invasive plants can be ongoing. Invasive plants cause environmental damage and may even directly or indirectly harm human health. It is important to monitor for their presence, control them in residential yards, and exclude them when practical. Our two new web pages will help you first to recognize invasive plant species when purchasing plants and how to remove invasives and replace them with natives.  HGIC Website: Invasive Plants to Avoid Buying for Your Yard and Garden In Maryland HGIC Website: Removing Invasive Plants and Planting Natives

In praise of good bugs Ladybugs, lacewings, ground beetles, and wasps: what do all these insects have in common? They are the good guys, the beneficial insects that help keep bad bugs at bay in our gardens. Nine out of 10 insects are beneficial. So instead of reaching for that spray bottle when you see a bug ambling across your petunias, pause. Is it harming the plant? Or is a good guy just moseying by?   Read the rest of the post on the Maryland Grows blog

Summer squash all summer long Zucchini and other summer squash can be planted through mid-July in Central MD. Learn how to plant and grow squash for a continuous summer harvest. HGIC Website: Summer Squash - Zucchini

AVAILABLE WEBINARS AND EVENTS

Master Gardeners are providing in-person education, plant clinics, and demonstration gardens again. Connect with the Master Gardeners in your county. Visit the Learning Garden at the Maryland State Fair Maryland Grows Blog post.

Upcoming Climate Webinars from Dr. Sara Via (free) Natural climate solutions: Letting plants reduce atmospheric CO2 July 7 - Online Part of the carbon that plants remove from the atmosphere during photosynthesis is stored in wood and/or soil. How large is the impact of these natural climate solutions and how can we use them most effectively? Click here for more information and to register Don’t mess with the carbon cycle & the path(s) to “net-zero” July 21 - Online To get us out of the serious trouble caused by altering the climate cycle, governments and corporations are promising to reach “net-zero” by 2050. What do those promises mean, what actions are being taken, and will they work? This is a time for great optimism, yet challenges remain. Learn how each of us can help. Click here for more information and to register See all webinars

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