Scroll down for Advantages of Native Plants and Trees; Companion Planting; Composting; COVID 19; Finding Native Plants, Shrubs and Trees; Gardening as We Age; Health Benefits of Gardening; How-to Videos; Plant Diseases; Seeds; Tips; Vegetables and Fruit; and Winterizing the Garden.
Advantages of Native Plants and Trees:
Benefits of Protecting Native Trees
Benefits of Using Native Plants in Designing Residential Landscapes
Companion Planting:
Composting:
Links to Educational Resources on Composting
25 Things to Add to Your Compost Pile
COVID 19:
Are Copper Masks Actually Better?
Tips for Wearing Face Masks in Hot Weather
Experts Warn Against DIY Sanitizer
Homemade Cleaners from Common Items
Making a Home Sanitizing Station
Making Your Mask More Comfortable
Myths and Facts about COVID Vaccines
Safely Returning Home from Outside
More About Cleaning Face Masks
Will Hand Sanitizer Really Catch Fire in Your Car?
WV Statistics Tracker (by County)
Finding Native Plants, Shrubs and Trees:
Audubon Native Plant Data Base for Birds (by zip code)
National Wildlife Federation -- Natives for Wildlife
Pollinator Friendly Native Plants, Mid-Atlantic Region, inc. West Virginia
West Virginia Native Plant Society
West Virginia Wild Yards Program
Gardening as We Age:
Gardening Can Help Prevent Osteoporosis
How to Make Gardening Easier as You Age
Positive Aging Benefits of Gardening (a study)
Health Benefits of Gardening:
Gardening for Health: a Regular Dose of Gardening
Mental Health Benefits of Gardening
Physical and Mental Benefits of Gardening
How-to Videos:
Plant Diseases:
How to Identify and Treat Plant Disease
Infectious Plant Diseases: Etiology, Current Status, Problems and Prospects in Plant Protection (research abstract from NIH)
Links to Specific Plant Diseases Organized by Plant Affected
Overview of Plant Diseases with Links
Photos of Diseases and Disorders
Understanding Plant Disease: Pathogens and Cycles
Seeds:
Developing a Seed-starting Schedule
DIY Seed-Starting Pots (videos)
Troubleshooting Seed Starting Problems
More Winter Sowing (video, great for beginners)
Tips:
Amazing Uses for Vinegar in the Garden
How to Build a Hydroponic Garden
Review of Hydroponic Systems to Buy
How to Grow Healthy Perennials
Lowering Blood Pressure Through Diet
Plants that Stand Up to Summer Heat
U of MD Extension Service, Home and Garden Information Center
Vegetables and Fruit:
How Long Does Fresh Produce Last?
Winterizing the Garden:
Winterizing your Vegetable Garden
Video on Winterizing Vegetable Gardens
