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Seedling Tree Program Still Taking Orders

Karen Snyder — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:15:27 +0000

Seedling trees for windbreaks and habitat enhancements on rural properties are ready for ordering. The U-W Ag extension office in Casper offers various species in bundles of 30 to 50 through its Seedling Program.

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Plant Hardiness Zones Revised, First Time In 20 Years

Karen Snyder — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:22:47 +0000

Plant hardiness zones have been adjusted by the USDA and Casper, Wyoming is moving up.

Horticulturalist, Donna Cuin, at the U-W Agricultural Extension office in Casper says the new map has moved us from a 4-b to 5-a

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Pruning And Watering, Winter Projects For The Gardener

Karen Snyder — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:58:45 +0000

Warm temperatures this week could tempt gardeners to get outside and mid-winter just happens to be the perfect time for one type of project.

"We tend to have a few days each month where the temperatures get up above 40 degrees and we can get out in the yard

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Gardeners Tips For Wildlife Deterents

Karen Snyder — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:48:30 +0000

Horticulturalists at the U-W Agricultural Resource Center in Casper have lots of experience trying to keep hungry wildlife out of gardens and away from landscaping in the winter months.

"There've been a few years when we missed getting the protection up for the plants before they start doing their damage and have seen what can happen right here in our garden

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Gardening Tips With Horticulturalist Donna Cuin

Karen Snyder — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:02:29 +0000

Seedlings started indoors can mean a jump on the growing season and a chance to exercise that gardening itch. Whether it's tomatos and peppers, or flowers to brighten things up, its time.

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Gardeners Wanted, Must Love Teaching Too

Karen Snyder — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:53:57 +0000

Training for gardeners who want to grow their skills and help others in the community to do the same begins February 2nd. Its Master Gardener Training at the Agricultural Resource Center in Casper.

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