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As the growing season winds down many gardeners begin the task of cleaning up their gardens or putting their …

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This publication covers insect control in a variety of crops, as well as household pests.
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
This publication describes restricted-use pesticides, the safe use of pesticides and evaluating the potential for …

This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …

This Plants Grown in Containers chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook teaches gardeners about selecting …