Becoming a master gardener
As the garden season draws to a close, you might be asking yourself, “Now what?”
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Those first few flakes of winter have fallen and melted (and fallen again!). The turtlenecks and sweaters have made their way to my dresser and I am eagerly looking forward to the coming season… until it lasts forever.
RELATED CONTENTLeroy and Debby Buse honored for conservation work
The Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) board of supervisors recently selected Leroy and Debby Buse of Brandon as the 2009 Outstanding Conservationists for Douglas County.
RELATED CONTENTLamb, wool producers to hold trade show here 
Sheep enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels are invited to the Minnesota Lamb and Wool Producers (MLWP) Shepherd’s Holiday conference and trade show in Alexandria at the Holiday Inn starting Friday, December 4.
RELATED CONTENTFall bird feeding bustles: Workshop scheduled for November 4
The seasonal horde of red-winged blackbirds clamored in the trees around my house in mid-September, and set off for warmer climes. With the exit of these noisy birds comes the start of the fall bird feeding season, and the bird feeders out my kitchen window are bustling with activity.
RELATED CONTENTBox elder bugs: Here's how to stop the invasion
Black and orange insects abound this time of year. Last week we visited about the orange, black spotted Asian lady beetle. This week, let’s discuss the black, orange striped box elder bug (BEB).
RELATED CONTENT4-H students impress judges at State Fair
Douglas County 4-H students collected more than just memories at the Minnesota State Fair. They also brought back a lot of ribbons.
RELATED CONTENTHow to handle Asian lady beetles
It’s that time of year again. The time when Asian lady beetles swarm up the sunny sides of tall or prominent buildings looking for winter shelter, preferably full of food, otherwise known as your house.
RELATED CONTENT4-H students strike purple at State Fair
Here are some Douglas County 4-H students who earned purple ribbon honors at the Minnesota State Fair.
RELATED CONTENTPutting your garden to bed
Fall is a bittersweet time of beginnings and endings. Bright yellow school buses abound as children start a brand new school year.
RELATED CONTENT4-H students earn purple ribbons at livestock auction
Three 4-H students from Douglas County received purple ribbons at the Minnesota State Fair Livestock Auction – Heather Huwe, Katie Boesl and Kristi Schaffer.
RELATED CONTENTNon-insured Assistance Program deadlines September 30
The Non-Insured Assistance Program (NAP) is a program administered by the Farm Service Agency that provides for weather related loss protection for crops where conventional (Multi-Peril) crop insurance is not available.
RELATED CONTENTTurn your good ideas into a new sustainable farming practice
From developing cold hardy kiwi fruit to extending the vegetable growing season, many Minnesota farmers and researchers have turned their ideas into viable production practices with the help of a Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Sustainable Agriculture grant.
RELATED CONTENTNorthern hardy garden mums
Autumn is a wonderful time in the flower garden. Autumn joy sedum, fall blooming asters, coreopsis and goldenrod abound, but my favorites by far are chrysanthemums.
RELATED CONTENTDairy Research and Promotion Council seeks candidates
The Minnesota Dairy Research and Promotion Council is seeking candidates to run for board positions in 11 statewide districts. Candidates will represent dairy farmers in their district and make decisions regarding the expenditure of dairy check-off funds.
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