The tips of the leaves on my avocado tree are turning brown and drying up and I don’t know what to do.

Hi, I'm wondering if a Master Gardener offers presentations? I work at the University of Minnesota in Human Resources and am hoping to find a presenter for one of our Employee Engagement online gatherings. It's an opportunity for our staff of approx 50 to get together online to interact, learn something new/fun. I'd love to hear from someone and discuss available presentations in the gardening/lawn/design, etc areas. Thank you, Lisa Krueger Office of Human Resources Workforce Data Management-Data Quality krueg005@umn.edu

Greetings,
This is a follow up on previous question 690243 regarding a dying maple tree probably caused by Verticillium wilt. The tree has now been cut, revealing a dark center in the stem (attached). Is this cross section appearance sufficient to diagnose the wilt? Or should I send a sample of the rotten center wood? If so, to what address?
Thank you and best regards,
Dietmar

I have a Bearss lime tree that I ordered last spring and grew outdoors. This fall I moved it indoors. The lime is growing well with lots of new growth. However, I am noticing a sticky residue on some of the leaves. The residue is patchy on some leaves, but appears on others as a sticky glaze on the entire leaf. I can find no evidence of scale, spider mites, mealy bugs, etc anywhere on the plant. Some of the older leaves on the interior of the plant are turning yellow, one has fallen. I do expect some leaf drop as the tree grows, however. The sticky residue is mainly on the mature green leaves and not on the new growth as of yet. Do lime trees naturally produce a sticky secretion that would not cause alarm or is some problem existing with the plant. I appreciate any help and suggestions you can make. Thank you. Jim Worthley 507-474-4360

There are free roaming chickens on my street. 3 cocks and about 5 chickens. They go on everyone property and on mine they have eaten all my plants and grass on one side. They are becoming a real nuisance. Is this allowed aren't they supposed to have a coope?

I am looking to get certified to use pesticides and fertilizers for a tree and perennial farm I am starting in Clarksburg.

I am new to KY and need to find out what type of grass seed to use for the repair this spring. I see several blends in Home Depot but I’ve never done a lawn refurb and am not sure it’s the right way to go. I’ve attached some pictures, and will be happy to bring in some actual grass if you need that. I see that there may be a disease. The grass is just generally unhealthy. I’m considering a Milorganite program and a commercial spray company for weeds and insects. I also have either moles or voles. Maybe both. They are active now! What to do? Thank you in advance for your help. Phyllis

Good afternoon, I am in search of a Master Gardener to provide an educational session to my coworkers for a "mindfulness afternoon" that we are scheduling for April. We are interested in the following or another topic if you hqave qa recommendation: How to start growing? Grow zones? What to plant? Fruits/veggies in season Additionally, we are considering sending each of our employees a starter indoor garden kit of some kind, so would be interested in your recommendations regarding what to include or if we should just do one of those small herb garden kits. We have a team of about 33, and would be doing this virtually via Zoom. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

What do you recommend to prevent beaver tree damage? Both fencing and natural solutions And treatment for areas on trees already debarked

I purchased a red pearl Amaryllis and it bloomed and bloomed, which brought me much joy in this time of darkness. It is now just leaves, although some of them are yellowing, but I know this is normal. I have continued to water and feed the plant. It has a growth on it that I do not know what it is and have attached pictures. Should I cut it off or leave it? What is it? I appreciate and help you can give me. Thank you. Lynne Cohen spock26@verizon.net