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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Jun 27

C&H Ecoscapes @checoscapes.bsky.social · Jun 26

Loving this combination of Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ and Tradescantia virginiana! Bonus picture of pollinator powerhouse H. Arborescens ‘Haas Halo’ 🌱#hydrangeaarborescens #tradescantiavirginiana #nativeplantsofmaryland #plantcombination #partshadegarden #hocomdgardeners

Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Jun 3

Spigelia marilandica in full bloom 🌱 #USnativeplants #HoCoMDGardeners

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · May 20

Wild Blue Indigo and Blue Eyed Grass 🌱 #HoCoMDGardeners #BlueBlooms #MarylandNativePlants

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · May 19

Strawberry season 🍓🌱#HoCoMDGardeners

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · May 15

My native Wisteria frutescens ‘Amethyst Falls’ in it’s second year 🌱 #HoCoMDGardeners #nativeplants

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · May 6

Yep, I attempted a quick fridge pickling recipe 🤞 there’s a jalapeño hidden in the jar too

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · May 6

Pomeranian in the garden 🌱 #HoCoMDGardeners

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · May 6

Radish harvest 🌱#HoCoMDGardeners #radish

Cherry Belle radishes from the home garden

Pickled radishes from last week’s veggie delivery

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Apr 25

The garden is glowing this morning 🌱 #nativeplants #HoCoMDGardeners

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Apr 22

Foamflower and Phlox brightening the garden 🌱 #HoCoMDGardeners #nativeplants #springblooms

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Apr 21

ADD MID-ATLANTIC GARDENER

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Apr 4

Bluebells, Christmas Fern and Trillium #HoCoMDGardeners #nativeplants #groundedinnature

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Mar 30

Saucer magnolia in bloom 🌸#HoCoMDGardeners

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Mar 24

Trees (and shrubs) for bees giveaway is open!

#HoCoMDgardeners

livegreenhoward.com/land/pollina...

Trees for Bees - Live Green Howard County

CLICK HERE to reserve your trees! About the Giveaway Launched in April 2022, Trees for Bees is part of Howard County Bee City, led by the Office of Community Sustainability.... Read more »

livegreenhoward.com

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Mar 23

Haha!

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Mar 22

Looking forward to the Howard County Yard Tours: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

#HoCoGardeners

2025 HoCo Native Landscaping Series

Howard County Native Landscaping Tours and Plant Giveaways! Come see your neighbors’ beautiful yards and pick up a free native plant at every home! This page will be updated throughout the season...

docs.google.com

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Mar 21

It’s starting to get crowded in here #foodgardening #HoCoMDGardeners #seedlings

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Mar 17

My Rhubarb survived its fall repotting!

#HoCoMDGardeners #DogintheGarden #containergarden #rhubarb #Pomeranian

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Mar 4

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Mar 2

March/April Master Gardener Presentations

For more details: extension.umd.edu/locations/ho...

#HoCoMDGardeners

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Mar 1

Please take a minute to fill out the form

“This is perhaps the most damaging recommendation for historic resources in parks, state public lands, and the long-term survival of Maryland’s rural, agricultural landscape in recent memory.”

#HoCoMDGardeners

preservationmaryland.org/advocacy-ale...

Advocacy Alert: Recommendation Made to Eliminate Land Conservation Funding in Maryland - Preservation Maryland

Today, the Maryland Department of Legislative Services, which provides analysis of the budget and policy issues for the Maryland General Assembly issued its report on the proposed budget for the […]

preservationmaryland.org

Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Mar 1

Free Weed Warrior class

Saturday, April 26 from 9 AM - 12 PM - Classroom training at Howard Community College
Saturday, May 3 from 9 AM - 12 PM - Field training; location TBD
Email [email protected] to sign up.

#HoCoMDGardeners

columbiaassociation.org/engage/volun...

Volunteer with CA

columbiaassociation.org

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Mar 1

Howard County Bee City updated its map of registered pollinator habitats this past week! All these homeowners have added native plants and removed invasives.

hocobeecity.weebly.com/habitat-regi...

(select the Sustainability layer on the HoCo Interactive Map)

#HoCoMDGardeners #nativeplants

Habitat Registration

Whether you are a farmer of many acres or a gardener with a small lot, you can increase the number of pollinators in your area by making conscience choices to include plants that provide essential...

hocobeecity.weebly.com

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Feb 22

Oh no!! Sometimes if it has been a while it may take a few years of pruning to get it where you want. You could also try cutting everything back to 8-12” (rejuvenating pruning) if you are feeling brave www.nybg.org/blogs/plant-...
Good Luck!

Azaleas: Keeping Them Healthy - Plant Talk

Azaleas are generally easy going plants to care for, but you do need to watch for a few pests and ensure that the plants stay healthy through thoughtful pruning.

www.nybg.org

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Meghan Cole @megmccole.bsky.social · Feb 22

I’ve been pruning in the cold all week. It’s nice to get outdoors

extension.umd.edu/resource/pru...

#HoCoMDGardeners #wintergardening #pruning #almostspring

Pruning Tree and Shrub Basics

The basics of pruning trees and shrubs

extension.umd.edu

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