Daily Archives: July 9, 2020


July 21 – Understanding Systemic Insecticides

Understanding Systemic Insecticides and Their Potential Impacts in Urban Ecosystems Topic: Understanding Systemic Insecticides and Their Potential Impacts in Urban Ecosystems Date: July 21, 2020 at 7PM Speaker: Dr. Andrew Sutherland To attend, please sign up on Eventbrite Meeting description: Systemic insecticides, such as neonicotinoids, are commonly used to protect […]

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Children growing veggies

Five Best Vegetables to Grow with Kids

by Kristen Smeal, Master Gardener Gardening is the ideal outdoor learning experience. Whether growing in containers, raised beds, or the ground, the rewards of growing vegetables are plentiful. When children see the process from seed to harvest, they are more likely to taste vegetables they might not normally try. Pumpkins […]


July in the Garden – The Month In Between

by Birgitt Evans, ABG Board member and Master Gardener July is an interesting time in the garden. Harvests have begun coming in and some crops are finished, leaving gaps, while the peppers and tomatoes are just beginning. After a busy spring of planting, gardeners tend to become lethargic, which can […]

July garden

Growing summer squash

Backyard to Table

by Margie Siegal The tomatoes are a beautiful red, the zucchini is producing nicely and you just can’t stop posting photos of your lettuce on Instagram. The time has come to eat what you worked so hard to grow, and it will be worth the work and the wait. Your […]