Browsing by Author "Close, Dave"

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    The Art of Bonsai
    Relf, Diane; Close, Dave (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-10-08)
    Bonsai is an art form that stems from ancient Asian culture, originating in China and developed by the Japanese. In the 13th century, the Japanese collected and potted wild trees that had been dwarfed by nature. These naturally formed miniatures were some of the first bonsai.
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    Backyard Wildlife Habitats
    Eaton,Gregory K.; Wright, Barbara; Close, Dave (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-10-28)
    The area where an organism lives and meets its basic needs for food, water, cover, and space to survive is called its habitat. Each species of wildlife has different habitat requirements.
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    Emerald Ash Borer
    Close, Dave; Wiseman, P. Eric; Gugercin, Sarah (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020)
    The emerald ash borer is a wood-boring beetle native to eastern Asia and is now considered the most destructive forest pest ever seen in North America. Since its discovery in Michigan in 2002, it has killed tens of millions of native ash trees in the United States and Canada. This destruction has already cost municipalities, property owners, and businesses tens of millions of dollars in damages
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    For the Birds, Butterflies & Hummingbirds: Creating Inviting Habitats
    Free, Mary; Close, Dave (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020)
    This publication examines the habitat requirements for birds, hummingbirds and butterflies, and then gives an overview of planning your garden space to accommodate them.