Scroll down for Advantages of Native Plants and Trees; Companion Planting; Composting; COVID 19; Finding Native Plants, Shrubs and Trees; Gardening as We Age; Health Benefits of Gardening; How-to Videos; Plant Diseases; Seeds; Tips; Vegetables and Fruit; and Winterizing the Garden.
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Advantages of Native Plants and Trees:
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Benefits of Protecting Native Trees
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Benefits of Using Native Plants in Designing Residential Landscapes
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Companion Planting:
Composting:
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Links to Educational Resources on Composting
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25 Things to Add to Your Compost Pile
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COVID 19:
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Are Copper Masks Actually Better?
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Tips for Wearing Face Masks in Hot Weather
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Experts Warn Against DIY Sanitizer
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Homemade Cleaners from Common Items
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Making a Home Sanitizing Station
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Making Your Mask More Comfortable
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Myths and Facts about COVID Vaccines
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Safely Returning Home from Outside
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More About Cleaning Face Masks
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Will Hand Sanitizer Really Catch Fire in Your Car?
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WV Statistics Tracker (by County)
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Finding Native Plants, Shrubs and Trees:
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Audubon Native Plant Data Base for Birds (by zip code)
National Wildlife Federation -- Natives for Wildlife
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Pollinator Friendly Native Plants, Mid-Atlantic Region, inc. West Virginia
West Virginia Native Plant Society
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West Virginia Wild Yards Program
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Gardening as We Age:
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Gardening Can Help Prevent Osteoporosis
How to Make Gardening Easier as You Age
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Positive Aging Benefits of Gardening (a study)
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Health Benefits of Gardening:
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Gardening for Health: a Regular Dose of Gardening
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Mental Health Benefits of Gardening
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Physical and Mental Benefits of Gardening
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How-to Videos:
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Plant Diseases:
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How to Identify and Treat Plant Disease
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Infectious Plant Diseases: Etiology, Current Status, Problems and Prospects in Plant Protection (research abstract from NIH)
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Links to Specific Plant Diseases Organized by Plant Affected
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Overview of Plant Diseases with Links
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Photos of Diseases and Disorders
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Understanding Plant Disease: Pathogens and Cycles
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Seeds:
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Developing a Seed-starting Schedule
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Seed Starting Calendar by Zip Code (vegetables)
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Troubleshooting Seed Starting Problems
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More Winter Sowing (video, great for beginners)
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Tips:
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Amazing Uses for Vinegar in the Garden
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How to Build a Hydroponic Garden
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Review of Hydroponic Systems to Buy
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How to Grow Healthy Perennials
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Lowering Blood Pressure Through Diet
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Plants that Stand Up to Summer Heat
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U of MD Extension Service, Home and Garden Information Center
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Vegetables and Fruit:
How Long Does Fresh Produce Last?
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Winterizing the Garden:
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Winterizing your Vegetable Garden
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Video on Winterizing Vegetable Gardens
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