GARDENING
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...
Posted on 4/2/13 at 11:34 AM
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
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...
Posted on 10/1/12 at 3:19 PM
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
Little Surprises
Sometimes gardening leaves you little surprises.. My Mothers Morning Glory 'Star Of Yelta' that she didn't plant. A stunning little bloom. My Dianthus 'Siberian Blues' that reseeded all over and is ...
Posted on 9/7/09 at 9:45 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Christmas rose can bring joy as potted plant
I know the growing season is officially over when we make our annual trek to the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers conference. This time we travelled to Tacoma, Washington, and had the great pleasure of visiting growers in the Skagit Valley, north of Seattle. This year’s particular delight was visiting Skagit Gardens and beholding their greenhouses filled with hellebores.By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , December 12, 2012
Growing Green: Grasses suitable for your ornamental garden
I have recently discovered ornamental grasses. I may seem like a late-comer to those of you who already grow these garden wonders, but the texture, season extension and utter majesty of these plants make them a must try.By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , December 05, 2012
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