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Moving Garden Plants Indoors (10/02/25)
Read Time 5 MIN
It's time to think about bringing those non-winter hardy plants indoors. Saving attractive plants is tempting, but there are several points to consider before attempting to do so...learn more
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October Gardening Tips (9/15/25)
Donna Aufdenberg | Read Time 1 MINEnd of growing season is right around the corner. Find these tips and tasks to keep you busy in and around the garden in the month of October...learn more
In Defense of Non-Native Plants (9/03/25)
David Trinklein | Read Time 6 MINThe stance "if it's not native, don't plant it" seems to be gaining popularity in the gardening world. In contrast, here are several reasons to support the use of non-native plants...learn more
September Gardening Tips (8/20/25)
Donna Aufdenberg | Read Time 1 MINThe growing season is winding down! Find these tips and tasks to keep you busy in and around the garden in the month of September...learn more
Free Oak Disease Testing Continues in 2025 (8/15/25)
Peng Tian | Read Time 2 MINThe MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic continues its partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation Forest Health Program to offer FREE testing services for all common oak tree diseases in 2025...learn more
In Appreciation of Crape Myrtle (8/08/25)
David Trinklein | Read Time 9 MINFrom a historical perspective, crape myrtle is one of the most useful flowering shrubs. It is long-lived, withstands droughts after becoming established, and is relatively free of disease and insect problems....learn more
August Gardening Tips (7/24/25)
Donna Aufdenberg | Read Time 1 MINFind these tips and tasks to keep you busy in and around the garden in the month of August...learn more
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