How to Manage Your Weeds and Garden with These Helpful Tips w/Stephen Dubik! - #118

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I sat down to chat with master gardener Stephen Dubik to talk about how to tackle pesky weeds, invasive plants, and successful fruit and vegetable gardening!
Stephen Dubik is a Professor and the Program Coordinator of the Environmental Horticulture and Sustainable Agribusiness Program (HORT) at Montgomery College since 1988.

Mr. Dubik also works part-time for the University of Maryland Extension where he serves as the Coordinator for the Montgomery County Master GardenerProgram. Manages over 400 active volunteers who provide professional assistance in the area of environmental/ornamental through a telephone hotline, plant clinics, demonstration gardens and a speakers group.

Resources:

• Home and Garden Information Center
• Montgomery County Pesticide Law
• Montgomery County Master Gardeners MD on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram , and YouTube

Products Mentioned:

• Safer Play Pre-emergent for weeds: - https://greenearthagandturf.com/products/branch-creek-10-0-2-pre-emergent-weed-killer
• 45% Vinegar (horticultural vinegar) - https://amzn.to/3CCrLY6
• Avenger Weed Killer (non-toxic) - https://amzn.to/3qHZBIu
• Fabric bags for gardening - https://amzn.to/3pbxcu1
• Learn about cover crops - https://www.sare.org/resources/cover-crops/
• Row Cover: - https://amzn.to/3NyFgyq
• Preen Pre-Emergent Week Preventer for Vegetable Garden - https://amzn.to/3NCGnxd
• Create your own leaf mold - https://thriftdiving.com/recycle-leaves-mulch/
• Raised Garden Beds Plant Based Wood Sealant - http

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