University of Maryland Extension Publications
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Learning resources subject to a high standard of quality, Extension publications have sought to meet the Land Grant service mission with research-based information freely distributed to the public. This collection contains some of the educational materials created by University of Maryland Extension.
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Item 20 Recommended Vegetable Crops for School Container Gardens: Classification and Characteristics(University of Maryland Extension, 2010-01) Traunfeld, Jon; Smith, EricaThis 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.Item Ants and Their Control(University of Maryland Extension, 2004) Malinoski, Mary KayThis factsheet describes ants in the home in general, with suggestions for management.Item Asparagus(University of Maryland Extension, 2010-03) Traunfeld, Jon; Smetana, Jeanine; Yen, PeggyThis publication describes the edible plant Asparagus officinalis with instructions for planting, cultivation, harvesting, storage, and use.Item Bagworms and Their Control(University of Maryland Extension, 1999-02) Davidson, John; Raupp, Michael; Malinoski, Mary KayThyridopteryx 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.Item Beans(University of Maryland Extension, 2010) Traunfeld, Jon; Smetana, Jeanine; Yen, PeggyThis 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.Item Beets(University of Maryland Extension, 2010-03) Traunfeld, Jon; Nixon, Bob; Smetana, Jeanine; Yen, PeggyA 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.Item 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.Item Broccoli(University of Maryland Extension, 2010-03) Traunfeld, Jon; Nixon, Bob; Smetana, Jeanine; Yen, PeggyBroccoli 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.Item Brussels Sprouts(University of Maryland Extension, 2010) Traunfeld, Jon; Smetana, Jeanine; Yen, PeggyThis publication describes the long-season, cool weather Brassica oleracea with instructions for planting, cultivation, harvesting, storage, and use.Item Cabbage(University of Maryland Extension, 2010-04) Traunfeld, Jon; Carignan, Christa; Yen, PeggyThis publication describes the long-season, cold-hardy biennial (to be treated as an annual) Brassica oleracea with instructions for planting, cultivation, harvesting, and storage.Item Carpenter Ants(University of Maryland Extension, 1998) Breisch, Nancy L.; Thorne, Barbara L.This factsheet describes the appearance, behavior and control of carpenter ants.Item 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.Item Carrots(University of Maryland Extension, 2010) Traunfeld, Jon; Carignan, Christa; Yen, PeggyThis publication describes the five main types of Daucus carota with instructions for planting, cultivation, harvesting, storage, and use.Item Cauliflower(University of Maryland Extension, 2010) Traunfeld, JonThis publication provides instruction for planting, harvesting, cultural practices, blanching, and storage of cauliflower.Item Clover Mites(University of Maryland Extension, 2000) Wood, F.E.This factsheet describes the ecology and control of the clover mite.Item Cockroaches(University of Maryland Extension, 1999) Malinoski, Mary KayThis factsheet describes the appearance, behavior, and recommended control of five species of cockroaches known as pests in Maryland homes.Item Commercial Landscape Series: Mulch Problems(University of Maryland Extension, 2011-12) Clement, David L.; Malinoski, Mary KayThis publication presents information with illustrations to help correctly identify and address problems with mulch.Item Common Abiotic Plant Problems(University of Maryland Extension, 1997) Bosmans, RaymondAbiotic 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.Item 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.Item Cucumber(University of Maryland Extension, 2013) Traunfeld, JonThis publication provides instruction for planting, cultivation, harvesting, and storage of both slicing and pickling types of cucumbers.