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Area youth Invited to Arts in the Sun 
The University of Minnesota Extension and 4-H Youth Development invite all area youth to “Arts in the Sun” workshop.
July 15, 2009
Herbs add texture, aroma to Minnesota gardens
If you’re like me, you love to cook with fresh herbs, but buying them at the supermarket is often cost prohibitive. The good news is that there are many herbs you can grow in your Minnesota garden.
By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , July 15, 2009
July tours inspire local gardeners
July is a very busy month for garden tours. At 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, Just Like Grandma’s and the Osakis Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the fourth annual Flower Pots and Garden Stops.
By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , July 08, 2009
Area youth invited to sewing camp
The University of Minnesota Extension and 4-H Youth Development invite all area youth who completed 3rd grade and up to participate in this summer’s Pillow Pizazz sewing camp.
June 30, 2009
How is your garden growing?
I spent my Memorial Day weekend planting my vegetable garden. Amending the soil with organic material, gently coaxing my little transplants out of their plastic pot homes, and tenderly placing them in the garden bed, I now eagerly await that first blush from my tomato plants and the promise of sweet peppers by mid-summer.
By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , June 24, 2009
Perennial Plant of the Year: Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
My first two columns addressed the concerns many gardeners have about the worrisome pests out there. This week I’d like to introduce you to a favorite perennial available to Minnesota gardeners.
By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , June 17, 2009
Tent caterpillars invade area
It’s that time of year again, the notorious forest tent caterpillar (FTC), also known as the army worm, is raining from the trees!
By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , June 10, 2009
A mean, green insect to watch
This week I have been fielding many calls regarding emerald ash borers (EABs), so I will start my column by updating you on this devastating pest.
By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , June 03, 2009
Extension offers food safety certification and renewal courses in Alexandria
The University of Minnesota Extension is offering two courses to help food service establishments meet the educational requirement for certified food managers.
March 25, 2009
New year is like a garden: Full of anticipation
It’s hard to believe that the new year is already here. What a year it has been! I can’t help but reflect back on the past year’s accomplishments while eagerly looking forward to the year ahead.
By By Carrie Barre-LiBaire, Extension Educator , December 30, 2008
Mini-egg plant, Gretel, named vegetable of the year
What does one write about gardening when it’s below zero outside and the only thing I can think about is the line at the post office? Well, the good people at All-America Selections have come to my rescue by announcing their 2009 AAS winners.
By By Carrie Barre-LiBaire, Extension Educator , December 23, 2008
Good gift ideas for gardeners
“What do you want for Christmas?” This time of year I can never think of anything I really want or need, but if there was a major gift giving holiday the first week of June, I would have a list a mile long.
By By Carrie Barre-LiBaire, Extension Educator , December 17, 2008
Workers win extensions to unemployment insurance coverage
On Thursday, June 26, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly voted to give workers more time on unemployment insurance benefits.
July 09, 2008
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