Quarantine Gardening

Grayson Ag Talk

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Marshall presents a couple ideas on how to garden if you're under quarantine.

Music is "East Texas Pines" by Miller and Sasser.

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Quarantine Gardening

Grayson Ag Talk

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Marshall presents a couple ideas on how to garden if you're under quarantine.

Music is "East Texas Pines" by Miller and Sasser.

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Tomato Tips and Tricks 11:35

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Ag agent Marshall Tolleson sits down with an experienced Master Gardener to discuss common pitfalls to growing tomatoes in Grayson County. Music is "Angels and Outlaws" by Doug Tolleson

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Taking ID pictures 2:45

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Want to know how to take a good picture for specimen ID? Listen to this episode to find out what you can do to take great ID pictures. Grayson.agrilife.org Music is "East Texas Pines" by Miller and Sasser

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Quarantine Gardening 7:43

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Marshall presents a couple ideas on how to garden if you're under quarantine. Music is "East Texas Pines" by Miller and Sasser.

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Pre-Emergent Herbicides 5:12

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Learn the basics behind selecting a pre-emergent herbicide. Come into the office or call us at (903)813-4202 if you have questions. Music is "East Texas Pines" by Miller and Sasser.

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Container Gardening 6:31

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Learn how to get started container gardening! I break down an extension publication for the beginning gardener in about 6 minutes. Music is "Highway 55" by Doug Tolleson

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Lets Talk About Grapes 3:10

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Learn a little about grapes and come to our viticulture basics seminar: "So You Want To Grow Grapes?" on October 21st, 2019 Details are at grayson.agrilife.org/grapes Music is "East Texas Pines" by Miller and Sasser

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Fall Armyworms 3:35

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Learn about fall armyworms, their life cycles, and how to prevent damage. Music is "East Texas Pines" by Miller and Sasser

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Hemp in Grayson County 5:11

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Gov. Abbott signed the bill, but don't bust out the seed drill quite yet. In this episode I discuss the legal climate and production challenges for farmers in Grayson County looking to cash in on the newest cash crop. Information for this episode came from Penn State Extension, Colorado State University, and Purdue. You can see the bulletin I posted at counties.agrilife.org/grayson/files/2019/06/Hemp.pdf Music is "East Texas Pines" by Miller and Sasser…

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Lawn Care 2:18

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Learn a little bit about lawn care from this episode, and be sure to register for the Lawn Care Basics clinic with Dr Chrissie Segars on July 25th, 2019 at https://grayson.agrilife.org/lawncare/ Music is "East Texas Pines" by Miller and Sasser

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Show Rabbits with Elisha Silva 15:09

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Marshall interviews our 4-H program assistant and show rabbit expert Elisha Silva to answer your questions about how to get started showing rabbits. Music is "East Texas Pines" by Miller and Sasser

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Armyworm Advisory 2:13

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True Armyworm has been found in North Texas, causing damage to crops with potential to cause damage to lawns and gardens as well. Listen to learn how to determine if you have armyworms in your lawns, gardens, or fields, and how to control them. If you have questions, contact your County Extension Agent. Music is "East Texas Pines" by Miller and Sasser.…

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Spring 2019 Newsletter 4:27

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Spring 2019 Newsletter for Grayson County Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. Relevant information and a couple jokes. Intro music from "East Texas Pines" by Miller and Sasser.

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Grayson County Extension Podcast Intro 0:48

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