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5 Ways to Beautify Your Outdoor Space for Less
Longer days and warmer weather have us thinking spring. However, when all this snow melts it may take some work bring your landscaping back to life. Spring might still be a ways off, but now is the ti...
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The year of the garden
That's what this is going to be. Or, perhaps more accurately, I could call it "The Summer of the Chores." :) I'm starting to get really jazzed for the coming gardening season--does that happen to you...
Posted on 2/11/13 at 9:36 AM
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Autumn bulbs bring spring color
If youre looking for a great pop of color in your garden next spring, take a few minutes to plant some bulbs this fall. Bulbs should be planted when the weather turns cool and nights reach 40 to 50 de...
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Look where I found some quirky and fun cakes - Areavoices Digest #86
              What is this a picture of? It's a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, right? Wrong. Look again. It's actually a peanut butter and jelly sandwich...
Posted on 8/15/12 at 4:05 PM
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Standing room only!
It's been a few weeks since I've written, the weather surprised me. After the first freeze warning the weather has been gorgeous and I have been working alot outdoors. Watering is taking up a big port...
Posted on 10/4/11 at 5:45 PM
More blog posts about gardening

New season of Prairie Yard and Garden gears up; hosted by Alexandrian

Larry Zilliox, former University of Minnesota Extension educator from Alexandria, Minnesota, hosts the popular 30-minute program—one of Minnesota’s top resources for gardening information.

March 02, 2013

Jump start spring gardening with compost bin

Winter might not be an ideal time to start thinking about backyard gardening, but it’s a good time to get a jump start on gardening and water conservation efforts by setting up a compost bin or rain barrel at your home.

March 01, 2013

Farm and garden conference to be held

Soil and All Its Inhabitants will be the lead session in the 2013 Farm and Garden Conference to be held Wednesday, March 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) in Alexandria.

March 01, 2013

Growing Green: Why do you want to plant a garden?

The first question you should ask yourself when planning a new garden is, “Why do I want a garden?" Maybe you have a shady spot where grass won’t grow but hostas and ferns would. Perhaps you have fond memories of your grandmother’s cottage garden, full of color and texture.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , February 27, 2013

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Seminar in Ottertail to offer lakescaping, rain garden tips

A Lakescaping and Rain Garden Seminar will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Thumper Pond, 300 Thumper Lodge Road in Ottertail.

February 24, 2013

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: Indoor gardening - tips for herbs

The things I miss most in mid-winter are fresh herbs and veggies from my garden. Although I still have canned and frozen produce, there’s nothing quite like fresh culinary herbs added to your recipes direct from the plant. Herbs are an easy indoor plant to start from seed and can be a wonderful family project on these cold winter days.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , February 06, 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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Directory lists farms that sell products to consumers

Minnesota farmers and farmers markets that sell products directly to consumers are invited to purchase a listing in the new Minnesota Grown Directory.

January 23, 2013

'Prairie Yard and Garden' to air 26th season

The 26th season of Prairie Yard and Garden (PY&G) will begin on Thursday, January 17. Larry Zilliox, former University of Minnesota Extension educator from Alexandria, hosts the 30-minute program.

January 16, 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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Learn how to create a shade garden

Join Bernie Angus, landscape gardener for the Horticulture Display Garden for information on how to plan for your garden in the shade as part of the West Central Research and Outreach Center's monthly Come Grow with Us education series.

January 06, 2013

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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