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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...
Posted on 4/2/13 at 11:34 AM
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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...
Posted on 10/1/12 at 3:19 PM
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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

Growing Green: 2013 All-America flower award winners

If you are interested in trying a new flower in your mixed perennial bed next year, but are confused by all the choices out there, why not try the new All-America Selection (AAS) winners?

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , November 20, 2012

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Growing Green: Indoor succulent gardens

Looking for a different kind of houseplant or indoor garden? Why not try succulents? Succulents provide interesting geometric forms and textures and require minimal care.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , November 14, 2012

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Growing Green: Indoor gardening - Try growing these plants

The killing frost hit our flowers hard, and our growing season is officially over. With a sigh of relief, I look forward to the quieter days of garden planning and placing our seed orders for next year.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , October 31, 2012

Students learn benefits of using locally grown, fresh ingredients

Students learn benefits of using locally grown, fresh ingredients Students in the food and nutrition class at Jefferson High School in Alexandria have been using locally grown and freshly harvested ingredients in their cooking labs this fall.

October 31, 2012

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Growing Green: Protect your trees and shrubs from winter injury

In April and May, I get many calls from distressed homeowners concerned about trees and shrubs that did not fare well during the treacherous winter months. Many of these plants are suffering from cold damage such as sun scald, dieback, root injury and frost heaving. A few cultural practices now can help prevent such often irrecoverable damage from occurring.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , October 10, 2012

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Organic farmers, processors certification rebate deadline is October 31

Minnesota organic farmers and processors have until October 31 to apply for this year’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program.

October 10, 2012

Out and About - Ploughshare Farm

Out and About - Ploughshare Farm The change in seasons was in the air during the Ploughshare Farm’s Fall Festival Saturday.

October 03, 2012

Growing Green: Putting your garden to bed

Fall is a bittersweet time of beginnings and endings. Bright yellow school buses abound as children start a brand new school year. Rose bushes burst with their last colorful blossoms; tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers are plentiful; and my kitchen is filled with the mixed aromas of spaghetti sauce, drying tomatoes and salsa.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , September 26, 2012

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Children helped in community garden

Children helped in community garden

September 05, 2012

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Get your apple a day a little earlier this fall

Get your apple a day a little earlier this fall Apple lovers can look for their favorite local apple varieties earlier than usual this fall. Most varieties will ripen one to two weeks ahead of normal and many orchards have early season favorites for sale, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).

September 05, 2012

When are melons ready to pick?

As a gardener, it seems so easy, just plant, grow, harvest, cut and eat. The most important step of this process is harvesting; it may also prove to be the most challenging. Harvesting is key, once the melon is harvested, it will not continue to ripen.

By Janelle Lanoue, U of M Extension intern , August 29, 2012

Mystery killer unmasked on Lake Victoria

Mystery killer unmasked on Lake Victoria What was causing flowers, trees, produce to wilt or die in resident’s yard?

By Al Edenloff , August 29, 2012

Are aster yellows infecting your plants?

Upon walking into your garden, you notice many varieties of your plants appear to have lost color and are beginning to grow in bizarre shapes. You notice a reduction in the yield and quality of your vegetables, and many plants appear to be stunted. There appears to be no rhyme or reason to the unusual qualities of the plants, and it isn’t just affecting one species; it is affecting them all. What you have is an outbreak of aster yellows.

By Janelle Lanoue, U of M Extension intern , August 22, 2012

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirms new fruit pest

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed a new fruit pest, the spotted wing drosophila (SWD), in Minnesota. SWD is an invasive pest of Asian origin that was first detected in California in 2008 and has since spread to several western and eastern states.

August 22, 2012

Tiny insect, cottony maple scale, causing big annoyance in Douglas County

When looking into your trees, does it appear that someone has glued popcorn to the branches? Worse yet, when you park your car in the shade, do you come back to find sticky sap covers it? Do you find that same sticky substance all over your lawn, windows and patio furniture? The cause of this annoyance is a tiny insect known as cottony maple scale.

By Janelle Lanoue, U of M Extension intern , August 08, 2012

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