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Aug 13, 2022•37 min
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How to grow a huge pumpkin.
Mid summer lawn and gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu
Aug 06, 2022•38 min
It's crispy!
Watering is important. Lawns, gardens, shrubs, and trees. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu
Jul 30, 2022•36 min
Water those trees and shrubs.
Often neglected during dry weather, your trees and shrubs need water too. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.
Jul 23, 2022•36 min
It's weed season.
Hot, dry, cold, wet...it doesn't matter. It's weed season. Your gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu
Jul 16, 2022•34 min
It's prime growing season
It's prime growing season...including weeds. What can you do? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.
Jul 09, 2022•40 min
Are lupins an invasive species?
Lupins are in bloom across the state. Some are native, some are not and are they invasive. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.
Jul 02, 2022•33 min
Tomato care.
It's an important time of the year for tomato care to get the best yields.. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.
Jun 25, 2022•36 min
Your garden and the heat.
Heat stress on your gardens can be minimized . Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist t Julie Weisenhorn.
Jun 18, 2022•36 min
Transplanting time of year.
Cloudy weather is perfect for transplanting. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer.
Jun 11, 2022•36 min
The growing season is here!
The frost season is over, so everything outside should be in the ground. Sunshine, water and regular feeding will produce wonderful results. Your gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer.
Jun 04, 2022•36 min
Memorial Day means get it in the ground!
Get those plants outside. Now's the time to insure the best chance for your gardening success. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.
May 28, 2022•37 min
What a chilly forecast does for your newly planted garden.
Should I transplant those spring plants I started weeks ago with frost in the forecast in parts of the state? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.
May 21, 2022•38 min
No Mow May.
U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer discusses the pros and cons of NO MOW MAY.
May 14, 2022•39 min
The jump to summer.
Summer's coming fast. Keep ahead in your gardening plans. Your questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.
May 07, 2022•37 min
Time to look for plant sales.
It's that time of year to look for plant sales. Garden clubs, nursery, home gardeners and other have been dividing and spreading the love. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney,
Apr 30, 2022•38 min
Antsy to get out in the yard?
Late spring means gardeners are antsy to get out in the yard. Don't be in a hurry. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.
Apr 23, 2022•37 min
Soil temperature
Soil temperature is important for spring yardwork and planting. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer.
Apr 16, 2022•38 min
Preemergent application time is fast approaching.
Crabgrass, quackgrass and creeping charlie can be managed with a preemergent. The time to apply is coming up. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.
Apr 09, 2022•32 min
Pruning, trimming and shaping your shrubs and hedges.
As thing start to green up, some of your trees and shrubs should be trimmed or pruned. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.
Apr 02, 2022•40 min
Seed starting and critter damage.
Important tips on starting seed from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.
Mar 26, 2022•36 min
Animal damage.
As the snowpack melts, critter damage starts to show up in your yard. Learn what to look for and what to do from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.
Mar 19, 2022•36 min
50's in the forcast
Spring is coming up fast and so should your garden planning. There are new virtual tours you can check out for inspiration. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer.
Mar 12, 2022•36 min
Seeds are coming in the mail!
As your seed orders arrived at home, you should check on the correct way to start them. Where, when and how is important because they are all different. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.
Mar 05, 2022•37 min
Starting seeds
Want to get a head start on your spring planting. How and when to start your seeds. Advise from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.
Feb 26, 2022•35 min
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U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney answers your gardening questions.
Feb 19, 2022•39 min
Perfect time for a trip to the Arboretum.
Gardeners needing inspiration show check out the Arboretum. It's flower show time. Learn more from U of MN Professor Mary Meyer.
Feb 12, 2022•39 min
February gardening questions.
We garden 12 months a year. Your gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.
Feb 05, 2022•38 min
Winter interest in plants and gardening.
Gardeners never put away their passion over winter. In fact, planning is most important. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.
Jan 29, 2022•40 min
Seed catalog ordering time.
U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer shares how to plan your spring plantings by ordering your seed now.
Jan 22, 2022•37 min
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