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2026 January/February Extension Connection - call the Extension Office at 260-244-7615 with your email address OR email bishop87@purdue.edu to get your copy email to you. 

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Cool, Wet Spring Favors Common Tree Disease

Cool, wet springs in recent years have contributed to the prevalence of a common tree disease...

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If Plants Could Talk, These Should Say, “Don’t Touch Me!”

Many of us love nature and walking through the woods or other natural areas. But what potential...

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Growing Strawberries

Last week, I mentioned that I liked strawberry and rhubarb pie, and proceeded to write about...

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Growing Rhubarb

Many of us enjoy strawberry and rhubarb pie. In this article, we'll concentrate on growing...

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Plan and Plant a Vegetable Garden

You’ve thought about starting a vegetable garden. Perhaps this is the perfect year to jump...

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The Benefits of Trees – Plant One Today!

Arbor Day is April 24, and many of you may be considering adding a tree, or maybe several trees...

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