UConn Extension’s 9th annual Bug Week is buzzing from July 24 to July 29 with programs for the entire family. All ages are welcome to attend and explore the activities and events dedicated to insects and their relatives. Bug Week programs include the following: Join UConn Extension faculty, Spring Valley Student Farm staff and students […]
Bug Week Photo Contest 2022 Winners!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2022 Bug Week Photo Contest! We had a large turnout with 55 entries, and so many amazing photos to choose from. Winners will be receiving prizes in the mail shortly. Senior Winners Junior Winners All Entries
Buzzworthy News: Bug Week Approaches
Do you think that creepy crawlers are cool? How about ones that fly? Are you fascinated with insects and want to learn more about them in a fun way? As the vegetable entomology extension intern, I am working closely with Dr. Ana Legrand to create exciting outreach content for the upcoming Bug Week event ranging […]
Crabapple
Common Name: Crabapple Scientific Name: Malus spp. Mature Height and Width: Hgt: 15-26 feet; Width: 10-20 feet Cultural Requirements (Sun/Water/Soil Type): Medium moisture, well-drained, acidic loams in full sun. Bloom Time: Spring Flower Color: Varied from white to pink to red Pollinator Type: Birds, butterflies; host plant for butterfly/moth caterpillars, which in turn are food source for […]
Serviceberry
Common Name: Serviceberry Scientific Name: Amelanchier Mature Height and Width: Hgt: 25-30 feet; Width: 15-20 feet Cultural Requirements (Sun/Water/Soil Type): Average, medium, well-drained soil in full to part shade; wide range of soil types. Bloom Time: April – May Flower Color: White Fruit/Foliage: Summer berries with orange to red fall foliage. Pollinator Type: Butterflies, insects, birds; host […]
Black Gum
Common Name: Black Gum Scientific Name: Nyssa sylvatica Mature Height and Width: Height: 30-100 feet; Width: 20-35 feet Cultural Requirements (Sun/Water/Soil Type): Average, medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, acidic soils. Tolerates poorly-drained soils and can grow in standing water. Female trees need male counterpart to set fruit. Red fall color. […]
Eastern Redbud
Common Name: Eastern Redbud Scientific Name: Cercis canadensis Mature Height and Width: Hgt: 20-30 feet; Width: 25-35 feet Cultural Requirements (Sun/Water/Soil Type): Average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Avoid wet or poorly drained soils. Since this tree does not transplant well, it should be planted when young and left undisturbed. Bloom Time: […]
Maple
Common Name: Maple; varieties include Sugar Maple (noted here), Red Maple, Black Maple Scientific Name: Acer saccharum; Acer spp. Mature Height and Width: Hgt: 40-80 feet; Width: 30-60 feet Cultural Requirements (Sun/Water/Soil Type): Best in fertile, slightly acidic, moist soils in full sun. Intolerant of road salt and urban pollution. Bloom Time: April Flower Color: Greenish Pollinator […]
Mountain Ash
Common Name: American Mountain Ash Scientific Name: Sorbus americana Mature Height and Width: Height: 15-30 feet; Width: 15-25 feet Cultural Requirements (Sun/Water/Soil Type): Moist, acidic, humusy and well drained soils in full sun. Does not do well in hot, humid climates beyond USDA zone 6. Bloom Time: Spring/Summer Flower Color: White Fruit: Fall-red berries Pollinator Type: Birds
Dogwood
Common Name: Flowering Dogwood Scientific Name: Cornus florida Mature Height and Width: Hgt: 15-30 feet; Width: 15-30 feet Cultural Requirements (Sun/Water/Soil Type): grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, organically rich, acidic soils in part shade. Bloom Time: April-May Flower Color: White Pollinator Type: Butterflies, birds