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One last Arb post
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 ...
Posted on 4/3/09 at 9:37 AM
More blog posts about trees

All spruced up: Site of proposed high school gets nearly 200 trees

All spruced up: Site of proposed high school gets nearly 200 trees The site of the proposed new high school was spruced up last week with the addition of nearly 200 trees.

By Celeste Beam , October 06, 2010

Storm-toppled trees keep REA crews busy

Storm-toppled trees keep REA crews busy Pouring rain, howling wind and crashing thunder are not the only products of thunder storms.

By By Marit Aaseng, Intern Reporter , October 01, 2010

Session offers advice about emerald ash borers

The emerald ash borer is headed your way. What are you going to do?

By Staff Report , August 29, 2010

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Trees planted near speedway

Trees planted near speedway A joint effort resulted in a row of trees being planted near the backstretch of the speedway, between Douglas County Public Works and the racetrack.

June 23, 2010

The best tway to water a tree

Planting has been very challenging this season. The excessive warmth of Memorial Day weekend, the relatively low humidity, and the windy weather has damaged many young transplants.

By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , June 16, 2010

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Douglas SWCD offers tree close-out sale

The Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District will hold a tree close-out sale in Alexandria next Tuesday and Wednesday, June 8-9 at the Douglas SWCD Tree Barn.

June 04, 2010

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USDA announces assistance program for orchardists and nursery tree growers

Orchardists and nursery tree growers can begin applying for benefits under the Tree Assistance Program, announced USDA Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Linda Hennen.

June 02, 2010

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Designing gardens around trees

I have had many questions this week regarding planting gardens around trees. The deep shade under many trees prohibits grass from growing, leaving unsightly bare patches and exposed roots. Many of you prefer something other than this “eyesore,” and hope to plant shade plants where grass won’t grow.

May 05, 2010

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A 'tree-mendous' Friday

A 'tree-mendous' Friday Last Friday was a “tree-mendous” day in Alexandria. It was Arbor Day and at least three different groups were busy planting trees.

By Al Edenloff , May 05, 2010

Backus man charged with driving nails into pine trees

A 51-year-old Backus man has been charged with first-degree criminal damage to property for driving 6-inch nails into about 500 red pine trees that were sold at auction.

By Staff Report , December 08, 2009

Festival of Trees in Osakis starts today

You can enjoy the beauty of the Christmas season with a warm twist – the Festival of Trees in Osakis is indoors. Festival of Trees is a new event that offers gifts for a variety of groups.

By Greta Petrich , December 05, 2009

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Caring for your fresh-cut trees

It’s beginning to feel like the holiday season, and that can only mean one thing to my family: the annual trek to cut down our own Christmas tree.

By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , December 02, 2009

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Status of EAB quarantine formalized; long-term restrictions in place

Minnesota agriculture officials have modified the state quarantine issued in Hennepin, Ramsey and Houston counties designed to slow the spread of the emerald ash borer (EAB) tree pest. A temporary emergency quarantine was established in June when EAB was discovered in or near these counties.

September 16, 2009

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A new worry: emerald ash borer

A new worry: emerald ash borer A new worry has arisen throughout the streets of Alexandria. The beautiful ash trees that line the streets of the city are in possible danger from the emerald ash borer (EAB).

By By Kelsey Risbrudt, Intern Reporter , July 22, 2009

Are your trees suffering from drought?

I keep getting calls asking, “What’s up with the trees?” They are slow to leaf out, full of seeds, and the leaves are relatively small and more yellow than normal.

By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , July 22, 2009

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