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Harvesting Potatoes little girl in red wagon and adult with a shovel

Harvesting Potatoes (pdf)

June 2026
To encourage high yields and prevent sunburn, potatoes should be hilled or ridged, pulling loose soil along the row as the crop grows.
Bagworms

Bagworms (pdf)

May 2026
Bagworms overwinter as eggs protected in the females’ bags. The larvae hatch and emerge from the old bag from mid-May through the end of June.
Tulips yellow, pink and red

May Gardening Calendar (pdf)

May 2026
Use this helpful checklist to have a colorful landscape this year.
Person Sprying for Weeds

Steps for a Weed Free Lawn (pdf)

April 2026
This year, stay one step ahead by using a crabgrass preventer before weeds take hold.
Potatoes in the the garden

All About Potatoes (pdf)

March 2026

If you plan to grow your own potatoes, early spring is the best time to plant them in the garden.

 

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