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Grafting
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Grafting is the act of joining two plants together and is a way to change a large tree from an old to a new variety. Visit our site to learn more.
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Budding
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Budding is a grafting technique where a single bud is inserted into a plant stock, often used to propagate fruit trees and ornamental plants. The best time is in fall.
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Gardening in the Shade, Page 03
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Discover shade-tolerant deciduous shrubs like arrowwood viburnum, bottlebrush buckeye, and oakleaf hydrangea to enhance your shaded garden spaces.
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Gardening in the Shade, Page 06
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Discover plants that thrive in low-light conditions and learn how to enhance your shaded garden with suitable selections and care tips.
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Growing Black Walnut for Nut Production: Bearing Years Management
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Once your black walnut orchard is established and begins bearing, the goals for caring and maintaining the orchard will evolve as the trees continue to mature and yields increase. This guide outlines the steps and operations required to care for bearing and mature black walnut orchards.
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Burgundy Black Truffle Cultivation in an Agroforestry Practice
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is intended for distribution as a downloadable PDF.
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Gardening in the Shade, Page 04
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Explore shade-tolerant evergreens like American holly, Canada hemlock, and Japanese holly, ideal for adding year-round interest to your shaded garden.
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Gardening in the Shade
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Many gardeners view shade as a challenging situation for growing plants. While some plants do not grow well in low light, numerous others thrive under these conditions. The key is to discover which ones are adapted to the conditions in your yard or garden.
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Gardening in the Shade, Page 07
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Discover shade-tolerant perennials like astilbe, hosta, and bleedingheart to enhance your garden's beauty. Learn how spring-flowering bulbs thrive under trees.
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Gardening in the Shade, Page 02
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Learn about these shade-tolerant annual flowers: Ageratum, Flossflower; Begonia, tuberous; Begonia, wax leaf; Browallia; Coleus; Flowering tobacco; Foxglove; Impatiens; Lobelia; Pansy; and Wishbone flower.
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Potential Diseases and Parasites of White-tailed Deer in Missouri
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White-tailed deer are susceptible to a variety of issues. Visit our site to learn about Potential Diseases and Parasites of White-tailed Deer in Missouri.
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Gardening in the Shade, Page 05
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Learn about these shade-tolerant grasses: Bottlebrush grass; Hakonegrass; Maiden grass, Silver grass; Sedge; Soft rush; Tufted hairgrass; and Woodrush.
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Gardening in the Shade, Page 08
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Discover small trees ideal for shaded urban yards, including dogwoods, serviceberry, and hornbeam, with details on size, soil needs, and fall color.
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Growing Black Walnut for Nut Production: Orchard Establishment and Early Management
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Eastern black walnut trees (Juglans nigra) produce high-valued hardwood products and distinctively flavored, highly nutritious, edible kernels.
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Grasshopper Control in Missouri Forage Crops and Pastures
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Protect forage crops and pastures from grasshopper damage with early detection and control strategies tailored for Missouri's conditions.
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Black Cutworm in Missouri
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Black cutworm larvae damage seedlings by cutting stems at night, causing stand loss in crops like corn, soybeans, and cotton.
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Blister Beetle Management in Alfalfa
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Blister beetles in alfalfa pose a serious risk to livestock due to cantharidin toxicity, especially during summer harvests. Learn how to manage infestations.
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Corn Earworm in Missouri
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Learn about corn earworm's impact on Missouri crops, its life cycle, and management strategies to protect yields from this pervasive pest.
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European Corn Borer: A Multiple-Crop Pest in Missouri
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Learn how the European corn borer affects crops like corn, cotton, and grain sorghum in Missouri. Explore its lifecycle, damage, and management strategies.
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Southwestern Corn Borer Management in Missouri
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This guide outlines the life cycle, damage patterns, and management strategies for the southwestern corn borer in Missouri.
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Seedcorn Maggot
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Learn how to identify and prevent seedcorn maggot infestations in crops like corn and soybeans, which can damage seeds and reduce yields.
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Building and Using Hotbeds and Cold Frames
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A coldframe is a protected plant bed & a hot bed is basically a heated coldframe. Visit our site to learn about Building and Using Hotbeds and Cold Frames.
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Pruning Ornamental Shrubs
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Learn effective techniques for pruning ornamental shrubs, including timing, tool selection, and maintenance tips to promote healthy plant growth.
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Making and Using Compost
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Making compost transforms garden waste into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner, enhancing soil structure and fertility while reducing landfill use.