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Pest management guide available
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The 2019 Virginia Cooperative Extension pest management and production guides are now available for purchase and free download.
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Travel Easier in Cherry Blossom Season
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For those of you who plan to travel to Washington, DC to enjoy the Cherry Blossom season, the Metro has great news for you.
Metro is planning to welcome area residents and visitors traveling during the busy Cherry Blossom season with a four-week suspension of almost all weekend track work beginning Saturday, March 23.
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Watch For The Argentine Tegu!
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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources wants us to look out for the Argentine Black and White Tegu. I received the following notice today by email.
"Argentine black and white tegus are big South American lizards that are popular in the pet trade but trouble when released in the wild. Tegus have been causing problems in Florida for years."
"Watch For Cottony Cushion Scales"
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NC State Extension has published a very helpful article about Cottony Cushion Scales" by Steven Frank.
"Cottony cushion scale is an exotic pest that has been in the US for over a century.
Since many of the plants it feeds upon are popular ornamentals - perhaps even in your own garden - you'll definitely want to read more...
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2019 Year Of The Snapdragon
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National Garden Bureau Announces 2019 - The Year Of The Snapdragon. This is what I've been waiting for. Snapdragon - an old-time favorite - is getting some well-deserved recognition.