Gardening for pollinators doesn't end in the fall. Here are a few simple practices we can do to protect pollinators over the winter months. marylandgrows.umd.edu/2022/11/14/we-…

What great reminders! Thanks UMD Home & Garden Info Center

Food waste reduction: It’s everyone’s job! marylandgrows.umd.edu/2022/11/18/foo…

How to choose a real Christmas tree marylandgrows.umd.edu/2022/11/25/how…

Our last Science on Tap of the semester is a week away! Join us on Monday (12/5) to learn about the importance of plant-pollinator interactions from UMD Entomology's Anahí Espíndola (Anahí Espíndola 🇦🇷🇨🇭). RSVP 🔗 go.umd.edu/sot1222

Centering vegetables marylandgrows.umd.edu/2022/12/02/cen…

Beauty Rising From the Ash Forest in Crisis today.umd.edu/beauty-rising-… #EmeraldAshBorer #Forests #UMD

Brown marmorated stink bugs and boxelder bugs are among the types of insects you might find seeking shelter inside your home. marylandgrows.umd.edu/2022/12/07/dea…

In today’s blog post, Dr. Anahí Espíndola presents several native shrubs and trees that are great resources for pollinators. Also, check out incentives available at the local and state level to help defray some of the costs to acquire trees! marylandgrows.umd.edu/2022/12/12/tre…

If you’re scratching your head for gift ideas for the gardeners in your life, the Master Gardeners and I can help. Here are a few suggestions to make smiles wider and green thumbs greener. marylandgrows.umd.edu/2022/12/14/hol…

Oaks are dying at record rates across Chesapeake region bayjournal.com/news/oaks-are-… via @ChesBayJournal

What wetland plants return after the non-native phragmites grass is removed? UME specialist Eric Buehl created a guide about native plantings that help #wetlands recover. Access it here: bit.ly/3UXTrxu

In this episode of The Garden Thyme Podcast, we talk about the winter garden chores Rachel has been doing, and Mikaela and Emily have been putting off. We also talk holiday plant care (16:00), including caring for living trees (19:00) and fresh-cut trees. marylandgrows.umd.edu/2022/12/19/on-…

We will be closing our Twitter account on January 31, 2023. You can still find and follow us on Instagram (UMD Home & Garden Info Center), Facebook (facebook.com/UMDHGIC), or subscribe to our blog, Maryland Grows (marylandgrows.umd.edu).

January is for garden planning marylandgrows.umd.edu/2023/01/06/jan…

Keeping honeybees to "save the bees" is a very genuine and well-intentioned goal, but there are a number of complexities that come with this decision. Dr. Anahí Espíndola from the UMD Department of Entomology discusses this subject in today's blog post. marylandgrows.umd.edu/2023/01/09/thi…

We will be closing our Twitter account on January 31, 2023. You can continue to receive Maryland gardening news and updates by subscribing to our newsletter. Our winter issue is coming out soon! extension.umd.edu/resource/home-…

Are you thinking about growing fruit this year? "My advice for the fruit-curious gardener is to start off with some of the small fruits that are well-adapted to Maryland’s climate and soils." - UME specialist Jon Traunfeld marylandgrows.umd.edu/2023/01/20/fru…

The time to prune is based on a plant's flowering, fruiting, or growth habit. Many dormant trees and some shrubs can be pruned in February to early March. marylandgrows.umd.edu/2023/01/27/pru…