Category: Nature

  • Air-Purifying Plants for Your Home

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    Plants to consider when you want to purify the air in your home.. In 1989, a NASA study seemed to show that many indoor houseplants purify the air. It was said that these air-purifying plants remove airborne toxins, dust, and germs. Since then, scientists have poked holes in the study. Although plants can clean the…

  • Stink Bugs

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    What To Do BEFORE They Devour Fruit Trees & Gardens Brown marmorated stink bugs are on the move in gardens in Connecticut, though you may see the damage left behind by the shield-shapped menace until July or August. Stink bugs’ preferred diet comes from fruit orchards, ornamental trees and garden vegetables like tomatoes, peppers and…

  • Use Your Local Extension Office

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    Everything You Should Be Using Your Local Extension Office for (but Aren’t) Get expert information on gardening, food, conservation, urban agricullture, rabbit-raising, and more. If you grew up on a farm, participated in 40H,, or wenet to a land-grant university, you are probably already aware of what a rich resource your county extension office is…

  • Heat-Tolerant Plants

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    Choose from these top heat-tolerant plants for your summer flower garden. Blanket Flower: The brilliant hues of the native North American blanket flower have a place in any garden. Blanket flower thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Celosia: These fiery, heat-tolerant plants thrive in scorching summer weather. It will grow well in a wide…

  • Use Coffee Grounds

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    4 Ways to Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden Once you’ve enjoyed your morning brew, consider putting the coffee grounds in your garden. These four ideas for recycling coffee grounds keep a valuable resource out of the landfill and your precious plants will reap the benefits. 1. Add Coffee Grounds to Compost Dump the daily…

  • Birding in Connecticut

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    Want to try something new? Birding might be just what you are looking for. It’s a fun activity for all ages to enjoy and learn about all different kinds of bird species and the habitats they live in. Here are a few suggestions for bird viewing locations: Windsor Locks Canal Trail The canal is an…

  • Invasive Shrubs

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    Never plant these invasive shrubs (and what to grow instead!) Exotic invasive shrubs pose a threat to natural areas. The qualities that make them attractive and low maintenance also allow them to survive and spread into the woods and fields. Once there, they outcompete native plants that are vital to the survival of wildlife. Removing…

  • How to Clean Bird Baths

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    How to Clean a Bird Bath the Right Way! Offer clean water for your birds. Experts explain the best ways how to clean a bird bath and how to keep algae from growing in the water. A mixture of water and bleach can be an effective cleaning solution. Test a small area first before cleaning…

  • Birds will Love these Seed Bearing Plants

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    Keep these seed bearing plants standing in your garden all winter long. The birds will thank you for the extra food source. Don’t cut back these seed bearing plants So you didn’t get around to cleaning out those flower beds this fall? Now you can justify it. Not only is it good for your plants,…