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
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
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
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
Growing Green: Submit soil tests now
I have had many calls asking whether garden soil tests should be submitted in the fall. The answer is yes! Now is the perfect time to submit soil tests and amend your gardens per the results-based recommendations.By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , November 28, 2012
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
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
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
October 31, 2012
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
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
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
Get your apple a day a little earlier this fall
September 05, 2012
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