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"Abiotic" centers around problems caused by site conditions, weather, and/or cultural practices. We'll address these common questions: Is a shade-loving plant actually planted in the shade? Is the soil at the proper pH level? Do roots have room to grow? What time of the year should I prune and how? How do I supply water? Hot or cold weather can adversely affect plants...
Many common insects invade our space. We will look at insect stages of development and identification, and discuss the damage they may cause, how to prevent them from invading, and suggested control measures...
The various diseases of landscape and vegetable plants will be featured. You'll get answers to questions like: What do I look for to determine the disease? Will my plants die? Should I spray it with something after the fact or as a preventative measure? Was the plant stressed in the first place? A diagnostic tool, publications, links, etc...
So many weeds (plants growing where they are not wanted) invade our lawns, gardens, and flower beds. We will look at the common weeds and ways to control them...
With the holidays quickly approaching, the decision to buy the most appropriate gift for a special individual becomes more stressful. Many times, individuals have limited space or cannot accumulate a great deal of materials, such as in nursing homes or retirement centers...
You've taken great care that your home reflects the colors of fall and is most inviting to guests. However, the days of fall are rapidly passing and preparation for the coming holidays will soon replace the autumn palette...
Furniture, placement, color, floor coverings, fabrics, types of furniture, wall coverings, lighting, patterns and more will be covered in this class.
In keeping with the new interest in home gardening, this class is the how-to on starting your own vegetable and garden seeds indoors. Topics will include light needs, selecting containers, timing seeding, disease issues, temperature, hardening off, potting on, planting out, choosing varieties, the difference between hybrids and open- pollinated varieties, how to save seed, seed sources, and book resources...