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Dauphin County
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Invasive Plants and Pests Tour for Woodland Owners
May 22, 2012
On Saturday, June 9, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Cumberland Woodland Owners’ Association is sponsoring an “Invasive Plants and Pests Tour” at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
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Herbaceous Ornamental of the Month: Jack Frost Brunnera (brunnera macrophaylla)
May 15, 2012
What perennial grows well in shade, offers beautiful variegated foliage, and is deer resistant? It is the 2012 Perennial Plant of the Year, ‘Jack Frost’ Brunnera. Grown primarily for its exquisite silver and green variegated foliage, Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ enjoys moist, but well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.
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Falcon Banding
May 10, 2012
Wednesday, May 9th was a big day for two little peregrine falcons. At the Rachel Carson State Office Building, on a 15th floor ledge, there has been a nest of falcons for thirteen years.
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Vilsack: Ag research and education key to prosperity, security
May 17, 2012
Investment in agricultural research doesn't benefit just the 2 percent of the population involved in farming. It's a matter of national security, job creation, energy independence and human health. That's according to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who visited Penn State this week (May 16) to tour College of Agricultural Sciences research ...
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to visit Penn State on May 16
May 14, 2012
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will visit Penn State on Wednesday, May 16, to deliver an address commemorating the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and highlighting the groundbreaking research and innovation that takes place at land-grant universities, such as Penn State. Vilsack's address will take place at 11 a.m. ...
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Free educational programs offered at Master Gardeners' Garden Fair
May 11, 2012
Free public gardening workshops will be a featured attraction when the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County hold their annual Garden Fair and Plant Sale, May 19. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Ag Progress Days grounds at Rock Springs, nine miles southwest of State College on state Route 45....
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Herbaceous Ornamental of the Month: Jack Frost Brunnera (brunnera macrophaylla)
May 15, 2012What perennial grows well in shade, offers beautiful variegated foliage, and is deer resistant? It is the 2012 Perennial Plant of the Year, ‘Jack Frost’ Brunnera. Grown primarily for its exquisite silver and green variegated foliage, Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ enjoys moist, but well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.Falcon Banding
May 10, 2012Wednesday, May 9th was a big day for two little peregrine falcons. At the Rachel Carson State Office Building, on a 15th floor ledge, there has been a nest of falcons for thirteen years.