Horticulture

News

• Windbreaks reduce winter heating bills
  Tuesday, February 9, 2010
  COLUMBIA, Mo. –While thought of as a summer energy saver, windbreaks can reduce winter fuel consumption by 10 to 25 percent, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist.
• Heart-shaped leaves can add to a Valentine’s Day gift
  Wednesday, February 3, 2010
  COLUMBIA, Mo. –While roses steal the show on Valentine’s Day, many plants produce heart-shaped leaves that can be a part of a bouquet or gift.
  
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• Lemon-lime soda can help keep that bloom on Valentine’s Day roses
  Wednesday, February 3, 2010
  COLUMBIA, Mo. –Love is supposed to last forever, but Valentine’s Day roses are not.
• MU cultivar wine workshops set for Feb. 22, March 1
  Thursday, January 28, 2010
  COLUMBIA, Mo.—Two cultivar wine evaluation workshops are set for Feb. 22 and March 1 at the University of Missouri.
• Improper watering is No. 1 killer of houseplants
  Thursday, January 21, 2010
  COLUMBIA, Mo. – Improper watering is probably the biggest killer of houseplants, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist.
• Chestnut workshop series covers entire growing season
  Monday, January 4, 2010
  COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry is offering a series of workshops on chestnut production in 2010. The four daylong workshops will span the chestnut growing season, from site selection and planting to harvesting and sales.

Web Sites

Browse these University of Missouri Web sites:

• Agricultural Experiment Station
• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Extension
• Garden 'n Grow
  Summer volunteer gardening program for children ages 9 to 13.
• Master Gardener
  Provides in-depth horticulture training for Missourians who wish to spread their knowledge of gardening.
• Plant Sciences Extension

You may be interested in these external Web sites:

• eXtension Organic Agriculture Resources

Publications

• NRAES33, Greenhouse Engineering
• NRAES133, Production of Vegetables, Strawberries, and Cut Flowers Using Plasticulture
• NRAES137, Greenhouses for Homeowners and Gardeners
• XR1, Ice and Freeze Damage to Ornamental and Fruit Trees: Implications and Remediation

You may be interested in these related publications:

• AF1004, Tax Considerations for the Establishment of Agroforestry Practices
• AF1005, Funding Incentives for Agroforestry in Missouri
• AF1006, Economic Budgeting for Agroforestry Practices
• AF1007, Growing Chinese Chestnuts in Missouri
• AF1008, Agroforestry Practices DVD
• AF1009, Establishing and Managing Riparian Forest Buffers
• AF1010, Growing Shiitake Mushrooms in an Agroforestry Practice
• AF1011, Growing Black Walnut for Nut Production
• AF1014, Understanding Casualty Loss of Timber
• CB1, Agriculture Guide Book
• CB2, Grounds for Gardening Guide Book
• CB5, Binder of MU Agricultural Guides G6000 - G9999
• G9445, Controlling Voles in Horticulture Plantings and Orchards in Missouri
• MP59, Insect/Mite Identification Form
• MP188, Soil Sample Information for Field Crops
• MP555, Horticulture Soil Sample Information
• NRAES3, Energy Conservation For Commercial Greenhouses
• NRAES72, Greenhouse Systems: Automation, Culture, and Environment