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I just had so many beautiful photos from our trip to the Arboretum last weekend that I have to share a few more. . . I will have something more original on Monday, I promise. ;) Here are some gorgeou...
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Planting Trees in the Spring of 10
The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit. -- Nelson Henderson Who enjoys planting trees? Well old people because they want to leave something useful beh...
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Bill targets state tree nurseries
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources may have to shed some of its leaves if a Minnesota House bill passes. The bill, being considered by the Game, Fish and Forestry Division committee, would ...
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Help forestlands by joining Arbor Day Foundation

America’s forestland is a prized natural resource, and anyone can help plant much-needed trees in these vital areas by joining the Arbor Day Foundation

June 30, 2012

Reward offered to catch tree robbers

Trees are being stolen from Pioneer Park and Moe’s Heights Cemetery south of Brandon. Forty to 50 trees, all evergreens, were planted on the cemetery site a couple of years ago and between eight and 10 of them were stolen just last week.

June 07, 2012

Growing Green - Tree planting tips

This unseasonably warm spring has encouraged avid home gardeners to get a jump start on their veggies. Potatoes, onions, peas, lettuce, spinach and radish have been planted, and it’s just about warm enough to get the tomatoes, beans and peppers in the ground. (You want the soil temperature to reach 70 to have the best success with these crops.)

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension educator , May 23, 2012

Don’t let pests come into your home this holiday season

Planning on buying a Christmas tree or holiday greens online this year? Be sure destructive pests aren’t hitching a ride.

November 28, 2011

MDA takes steps to protect state’s walnut trees from deadly disease

Walnut wood is no longer allowed into Minnesota if imported from 11 different states known to have thousand cankers disease (TCD).

By Staff Report , August 15, 2011

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Ag department confirms emerald ash borer infestation in Shoreview, Minn.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed an emerald ash borer infestation in an ash tree in a Shoreview residential neighborhood Friday. The infestation was discovered after the property owner noticed signs of a potential infestation and contacted the City of Shoreview. City officials then called MDA.

By Staff Report , July 24, 2011

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Arbor Day Foundation booklet identifies trees

The Arbor Day Foundation has a booklet that helps people identify trees in a simple, step-by-step process. The booklet, "What Tree Is That?," is available for a $5 donation to the nonprofit tree-planting organization.

By Staff Report , May 30, 2011

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Douglas Soil and Water reminds public to order trees

There are still a good variety of trees to choose from, including small and large shrubs, deciduous trees, evergreen trees and potted evergreens.

April 22, 2011

Spring is in the air: Join Arbor Day Foundation in March and receive 10 trees

Celebrate the arrival of spring by planting trees, and the Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for everyone to participate.

By Staff Report , February 26, 2011

Ag leaders implement quarantine to protect state’s walnut trees from deadly disease

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson this week moved to protect the state’s 6 million eastern black walnut trees and the state’s walnut timber producers by issuing a temporary exterior quarantine restricting the import of walnut trees and certain related products into Minnesota from areas known to be infested with Thousand Cankers Disease (TCD).

By Staff Report , February 26, 2011

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City gets update on Highway 29 tree issue

The city of Alexandria, a group of concerned business owners and the Minnesota Department of Transportation are trying to come up with a plan about what to do with the trees along the Highway 29 South corridor.

By Al Edenloff , February 02, 2011

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Conservation district can help with tree planting projects

Tree plantings can provide a number of different benefits from energy conservation, reducing snow delivery to roadways, providing wildlife habitat, aesthetics, farmstead protection from wind and snow, forestry production, reducing soil erosion by wind, stream bank protection and buffering water bodies.

January 12, 2011

Be sure to dispose of Christmas trees properly

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is offering reminders to keep folks fire-safe as they wind down the holiday season. Roughly one-third of home fires and home fire deaths occur in December, January and February, according to NFPA.

By Staff Report , December 27, 2010

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Caring for your fresh-cut Christmas tree

One of my favorite holiday traditions is the selection of our fresh-cut Christmas tree. We often traipse through snow filled fields in bitterly cold weather to find that perfect tree.

By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , December 15, 2010

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Christmas tree supplies in tip-top shape this season

Minnesota has a fresh, fragrant crop of Christmas trees this year thanks to a great growing season, says a tree association.

By Staff Report , November 21, 2010

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