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    20 Recommended Vegetable Crops for School Container Gardens: Classification and Characteristics
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2010-01) Traunfeld, Jon; Smith, Erica
    This chart lists plants that can be harvested in spring or fall by name, providing information about edible parts, container depth, time to plant/harvest, difficulty to grow, flavor, and nutrition.
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    Ants and Their Control
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2004) Malinoski, Mary Kay
    This factsheet describes ants in the home in general, with suggestions for management.
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    Asparagus
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2010-03) Traunfeld, Jon; Smetana, Jeanine; Yen, Peggy
    This publication describes the edible plant Asparagus officinalis with instructions for planting, cultivation, harvesting, storage, and use.
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    Bagworms and Their Control
    (University of Maryland Extension, 1999-02) Davidson, John; Raupp, Michael; Malinoski, Mary Kay
    Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis (Haworth) is a serious insect pest of many ornamental shrubs and trees in the eastern half of the United States. This publication outlines its appearance and habits, life cycle, and damage, and describes forms of mechanical, biological, and chemical control.
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    Beans
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2010) Traunfeld, Jon; Smetana, Jeanine; Yen, Peggy
    This publication describes several types of the large plant seeds of several genera of the family Fabaceae (alternately Leguminosae) with instructions for planting, cultivation, harvesting, storage, and use.
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    Beets
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2010-03) Traunfeld, Jon; Nixon, Bob; Smetana, Jeanine; Yen, Peggy
    A hardy biennial in the amaranth family, Beta vulgaris is treated as an annual. This publication describes the plant with instructions for planting, cultivation, harvesting, storage, and use.
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    The Boxelder Bug
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2001) Raupp, Michael J.
    This factsheet describes the appearance, behavior, and control of the boxelder bug, a common pest around and occasionally on and in Maryland homes.
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    Broccoli
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2010-03) Traunfeld, Jon; Nixon, Bob; Smetana, Jeanine; Yen, Peggy
    Broccoli is a plant of the cabbage family Brassicaceae (formerly Cruciferae), classified in the Italica cultivar group of the species Brassica oleracea. This publication describes the four types of broccoli with instructions for planting, cultivation, harvesting, storage, and use.
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    Brussels Sprouts
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2010) Traunfeld, Jon; Smetana, Jeanine; Yen, Peggy
    This publication describes the long-season, cool weather Brassica oleracea with instructions for planting, cultivation, harvesting, storage, and use.
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    Cabbage
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2010-04) Traunfeld, Jon; Carignan, Christa; Yen, Peggy
    This publication describes the long-season, cold-hardy biennial (to be treated as an annual) Brassica oleracea with instructions for planting, cultivation, harvesting, and storage.
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    Carpenter Ants
    (University of Maryland Extension, 1998) Breisch, Nancy L.; Thorne, Barbara L.
    This factsheet describes the appearance, behavior and control of carpenter ants.
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    Carpenter Bees
    (University of Maryland Extension, 1998) Breisch, Nancy L.; Horner, T.A.; Mall, C.E.; Thorne, Barbara L.
    This factsheet describes the appearance, behavior and control of Eastern Carpenter bees.
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    Carrots
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2010) Traunfeld, Jon; Carignan, Christa; Yen, Peggy
    This publication describes the five main types of Daucus carota with instructions for planting, cultivation, harvesting, storage, and use.
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    Cauliflower
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2010) Traunfeld, Jon
    This publication provides instruction for planting, harvesting, cultural practices, blanching, and storage of cauliflower.
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    Clover Mites
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2000) Wood, F.E.
    This factsheet describes the ecology and control of the clover mite.
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    Cockroaches
    (University of Maryland Extension, 1999) Malinoski, Mary Kay
    This factsheet describes the appearance, behavior, and recommended control of five species of cockroaches known as pests in Maryland homes.
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    Commercial Landscape Series: Mulch Problems
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2011-12) Clement, David L.; Malinoski, Mary Kay
    This publication presents information with illustrations to help correctly identify and address problems with mulch.
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    Common Abiotic Plant Problems
    (University of Maryland Extension, 1997) Bosmans, Raymond
    Abiotic plant problems are not caused by any disease organisms or insects. They can be very difficult to diagnose because they include factors such as site conditions, weather, and cultural practices. This fact sheet deals with typical abiotic problems of woody plants, especially trees.
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    Crickets
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2006) Breisch, Nancy L.; Thorne, Barbara L.
    This factsheet describes the sounds, appearances, and control of crickets commonly found in Maryland homes.
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    Cucumber
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2013) Traunfeld, Jon
    This publication provides instruction for planting, cultivation, harvesting, and storage of both slicing and pickling types of cucumbers.