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Growing Green: Fascinating fragrances

From Victorian pocket melons to Thomas Jefferson’s prized scented geraniums, fragrances have been a part of human culture for a very long time.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , May 15, 2013

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Growing Green: Don't start lawn, garden work if it's muddy

With this later than normal spring, gardeners are just itching to get out and…what else? Garden.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , May 08, 2013

Growing Green: Designing gardens under trees

I have had many questions regarding planting gardens around trees. The deep shade under many trees prohibits grass from growing, leaving unsightly bare patches and exposed roots. Many of you prefer something other than this eyesore and hope to plant shade plants where grass won’t grow.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , May 01, 2013

Growing Green: Healthy soil, healthy plants

Yesterday, the redwing blackbirds made their annual return to the trees surrounding my home, sending my puppy into insane barking, jumping, and twirling fits!

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , April 24, 2013

Growing Green: Spring planted bulbs for summer bloom

I can’t imagine a garden without the lovely fragrance of acidanthera (peacock orchid). A type of gladiola, the acidanthera flower is a white bloom with a blotchy maroon center, and, like the gladiola, is a summer bulb.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , April 17, 2013

Growing Green: It's fruit tree pruning time

Now is the time to start pruning your fruit trees. Pruning your trees while they are in dormancy reduces the possibility of fire blight in crabapples, apples and pears, as well as minimizing canker diseases in cherries and plums.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , March 06, 2013

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Growing Green: True blue gardening - try some of these plants

I’m sure you’ve heard me say it before. I love blue in the garden. True blue plants are hard to come by. Most plants described as blue are actually shades of purple from eggplant to lilac.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , February 20, 2013

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Growing Green: Ground covers for rough sites

Do you have that weedy spot in your garden where grass just refuses to grow? Maybe it’s too shady or too steep or too rocky. What do you do before weeds take over? Why not try a tough, hardy ground cover?

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , February 13, 2013

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Growing Green: Tips for starting a vertical garden

In doing research for some recent classes, I have become hooked on the idea of vertical gardening. As I explore this type of gardening further, I am blown away by all the innovative and exciting ideas I have found.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , January 30, 2013

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Statewide conference to look into 'hoop houses' to prolong growing season

University of Minnesota Extension is leading a 2013 Minnesota Statewide High Tunnel Conference, to be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 12 and 13, at The Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes in Baxter.

January 19, 2013

Growing Green: Try orange plants to brighten your garden

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , January 16, 2013

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Growing Green: Must-have garden tools

Now that the busyness of the holidays is behind us and the New Year is under way, it’s time to start planning for this year’s garden.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , January 09, 2013

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Growing Green: Ferns are easy to grow

Since more and more people are expressing interest in ecofriendly gardening, I thought I’d share some hardy, native Minnesota plants that require minimal care and add texture and color to your ornamental landscaping.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , January 02, 2013

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Growing Green: Successful seed starting

Now that winter is upon us, I love to sit snuggled in a cozy chair with my seed catalogs and pick out the plants I will include in my garden in the spring.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , December 28, 2012

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Growing Green: Caring for your fresh-cut tree

One of my favorite holiday traditions is the selection of our fresh cut Christmas tree. We often traipse through the snow-filled field in bitterly cold weather to find that perfect tree. The end result is worth the frosted nose and rosy cheeks.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , December 19, 2012

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