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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: Keep your eyes open for ticks

You would think that this later than normal spring would delay the tick season. Well, think again. I pulled five ticks off my dog, Jasmine, on Saturday.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , May 22, 2013

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Growing Green: Fascinating fragrances

From Victorian pocket melons to Thomas Jefferson’s prized scented geraniums, fragrances have been a part of human culture for a very long time.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , May 15, 2013

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Money available for specialty crop growers

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting grant proposals for specialty crop research under the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program.

May 08, 2013

Growing Green: Don't start lawn, garden work if it's muddy

With this later than normal spring, gardeners are just itching to get out and…what else? Garden.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , May 08, 2013

Growing Green: Designing gardens under trees

I have had many questions 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.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , May 01, 2013

Growing Green: Healthy soil, healthy plants

Yesterday, the redwing blackbirds made their annual return to the trees surrounding my home, sending my puppy into insane barking, jumping, and twirling fits!

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , April 24, 2013

Growing Green: Spring planted bulbs for summer bloom

I can’t imagine a garden without the lovely fragrance of acidanthera (peacock orchid). A type of gladiola, the acidanthera flower is a white bloom with a blotchy maroon center, and, like the gladiola, is a summer bulb.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , April 17, 2013

Program helps gardeners donate food to community

Are you a backyard gardener who wants to donate your extra produce to help feed the community? If so, a new publication has been created to walk you through the how-to’s of doing so.

April 07, 2013

Spring into action: Register for Let's Get Growing workshop

The University of Minnesota Extension Douglas County Master Gardeners invite you to their annual “Let’s Get Growing” workshop on Saturday, March 23 at Alexandria Technical College, Office and Information Technology Center. Register between 8 and 8:30 a.m. and also visit vendors and enjoy refreshments before the keynote speaker begins at 8:45 a.m.

March 06, 2013

Growing Green: It's fruit tree pruning time

Now is the time to start pruning your fruit trees. Pruning your trees while they are in dormancy reduces the possibility of fire blight in crabapples, apples and pears, as well as minimizing canker diseases in cherries and plums.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , March 06, 2013

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'Prairie Yard and Garden' begins new season

The 26th season of Prairie Yard and Garden (PY&G) continues on Thursday, March 7. Larry Zilliox, former University of Minnesota Extension educator from Alexandria, hosts the 30-minute program. PY&G airs Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. on Pioneer Public Television.

March 06, 2013

New season of Prairie Yard and Garden gears up; hosted by Alexandrian

Larry Zilliox, former University of Minnesota Extension educator from Alexandria, Minnesota, hosts the popular 30-minute program—one of Minnesota’s top resources for gardening information.

March 02, 2013

Jump start spring gardening with compost bin

Winter might not be an ideal time to start thinking about backyard gardening, but it’s a good time to get a jump start on gardening and water conservation efforts by setting up a compost bin or rain barrel at your home.

March 01, 2013

Farm and garden conference to be held

Soil and All Its Inhabitants will be the lead session in the 2013 Farm and Garden Conference to be held Wednesday, March 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) in Alexandria.

March 01, 2013

Growing Green: Why do you want to plant a garden?

The first question you should ask yourself when planning a new garden is, “Why do I want a garden?" Maybe you have a shady spot where grass won’t grow but hostas and ferns would. Perhaps you have fond memories of your grandmother’s cottage garden, full of color and texture.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , February 27, 2013

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