CANR News

Category: Cooperative Extension

February 05, 2021 Written by Department of Agriculture | Photo by DDA

Sprouting Cities: 2025’s Best Cities for Urban Gardening

August 20, 2025 | Written by Sav Maive (Lawn Starter)

Where can urban gardeners grow a bountiful harvest? To find out, LawnStarter ranked 2025’s Best Cities for Urban Gardening, and continue reading for a Q&A with UD's own expert, Sue Barton!
Caterpillar Season is Here!

August 19, 2025 | Written by: David Owens, UD Cooperative Extension Agricultural Entomology Extension Specialist

There are several caterpillar species whose populations tend to peak about this time of year. While some, such as Monarchs, are celebrated and others are oohed and ahhed over like the silk worms, several are major agricultural pests that require vigilance. I once heard a colleague lament why insects seem to get more attention than weeds, even though weeds are a greater yield robber. In many crops, insects are less critical than weeds, nematodes, and diseases.
August in Bloom: Garden Inspiration from the UD Master Gardener Teaching Gardens

August 11, 2025 | Written by: Carrie Murphy, Master Gardener: Lawn and Garden Program Leader

August is a great month to visit gardens and gather ideas. Take note of plants with pops of color, good form and texture, heavy bloomers, tough dispositions, plants that can withstand hot, humid, and dry conditions, an occasional heavy summer storm, and offer support, especially food, for pollinators.