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Monday, July 31, 2017

Do You Have Ripe Tomatoes Yet? By Joyce D’Agostino

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Photo by Joyce D'Agostino Do you have the best tomatoes on your block – but they’re still green? Are you wondering when you will...
Friday, July 28, 2017

Tomato Problems: Bacterial Diseases in Tomatoes by Mary Small

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Photo by bitkisagligi.net Photo by flickrhivemind.net Moist weather in spring and summer can contribute to the development of bacte...
Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot by Carol King

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Blossom end rot, photo courtesy CSU Extension It seems like there is lots of tomato conversation lately about blossom end rot.  So wha...
Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Mid-summer Lawn Care: Fertilizing, Aerating and Mowing by Donna Duffy

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Mid-summer can be tough on turf. In addition to watering efficiently, give consideration to fertilizing, aerating and mowing practices. ...
Saturday, July 15, 2017

Growing Elderberries in Colorado by Donna Duffy

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Elderberries, photo courtesy Plantalk Elderberry is a remarkable shrub or small tree of several species and many forms and colors...
Thursday, July 13, 2017

Is Plant Fertilizer Safe for Pets and Children? by Joyce D'Agostino

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Read the Fertilizer Label Carefully and Follow Directions. I recently received a call on the JeffCo Extension Master Gardener hotline f...
Monday, July 10, 2017

Leafcutter Bees: Friend or Foe? by Joyce D'Agostino

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Photo CSU Extension Have you noticed curious semicircular cut outs in the leaves of some of your plants? This might mean that the bu...
Saturday, July 8, 2017

Mosquitoes in the Home Garden by Carol King

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Mosquito photo cdc.gov While we have not had a lot of rain over the past several weeks, mosquitoes can still become a problem in the ...
Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Gardening Power to the People: Pollinators (Video)—Bee or Wasp?

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Many people confuse bees and wasps. While they are both in the Hymenoptera order of insects they have unique characteristics. This short v...
Monday, July 3, 2017

Summer Rose Care by Donna Duffy

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All around town the roses are finally in bloom! It's been a rough year for roses with an early fall freeze and a late spring fr...
Monday, June 26, 2017

It’s Time to Arm Yourself Against Yellow Jackets - An Update By Joyce D’Agostino

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Photo courtesy CSU  Update: Recently I assisted another Master Garden at an information table at a public event. One of the people at...
Saturday, June 24, 2017

Growing Healthy Tomatoes by Joyce D'Agostino

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Photo courtesy Old Farmer's Almanac Tomatoes are one of the most often grown garden vegetables. For the most part, tomatoes...