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UConn Extension Spring 2016 seminars

On the Training of Community Observers

January 11, 2016

By John McDonald, Extension Intern We have all heard or perhaps spoken the phrase “a fresh set of eyes”, meaning to obtain a second viewpoint or return later to a situation to see what has been missed due to fatigue or overstimulation. Geographer Yi-Fu Tuan makes the distinction between visitors and tourists, for whom a […]

FoodCorps Making an Impact

January 08, 2016

Our FoodCorps Connecticut service members are making a large impact across the state! Since September 1st: The 15 superstar service members have interacted with  6257 students!  They have harvested 355.25 lbs of produce from school or community gardens! They have worked with 545 volunteers! CT Service members have also worked with 40 farmers! What amazing numbers!!!!

Warm December Weather May Spell Trouble for Plants

January 06, 2016

By Dawn Pettinelli, UConn Home & Garden Education Center   Usually this time of year the UConn Home & Garden Education Center is flooded with calls about the care of holiday plants. Not so this year. Instead many of the calls have been about the unusual plant behavior Connecticut residents are noticing in their gardens […]


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  • 02/11 Hands-on Plant Nutrition Workshop
  • 02/20 Horse Bowl
  • 02/23 Bedding Plants for Greenhouse Growers
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