Time to start some plants and seed, but not others.
What do I start now and what do I wait on with spring seeds and plants? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
Mar 18, 2023•35 min
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Tropical plants.
Moving indoor tropical plants outdoors for the summer takes planning. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu
Mar 11, 2023•38 min
It's seed starting time.
You can start some seeds now to jump start your spring gardening. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu
Mar 04, 2023•35 min
All this snow is good!
All this snow is good...insulating and protecting your outdoor plants. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu
Feb 25, 2023•38 min
It's pruning time of the year.
It's the perfect time for apple and oak pruning. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu
Feb 11, 2023•39 min
It's study, learn and planning time.
Growing anything requires study, learning and planning. Now's the time for that. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu
Feb 04, 2023•39 min
Keep a list of gardening successes and failures.
When planning your spring, have a list of what worked, and what didn't to ensure success. Learn more from U ofd MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu
Jan 28, 2023•40 min
Planning for Spring!
Lots to do for the gardener this time of year. Planning ensures success. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
Jan 21, 2023•36 min
It's seed catalog season.
It's that time of year for the gardener to start shopping for seeds for this coming growing season. Get tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu
Jan 14, 2023•38 min
Things to look forward to as a gardener.
This may be a slow time of the year for the gardener, but there is plenty to look forward to. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu
Jan 07, 2023•38 min
Winter gardening tips.
There's plenty to do in winter for the gardener. Get tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney, ext.umn.edu
Jan 01, 2023•38 min
Your gardening questions answered.
Your lawn and gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Prof. Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu
Dec 24, 2022•36 min
We answer your gardening questions 52 weeks a year.
Your lawn and gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu
Dec 17, 2022•37 min
Gifts for the gardener.
Easy to buy for gifts for the gardener. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu
Dec 10, 2022•37 min
Winter indoor plant care.
Winter overwatering kills. Learn about the most common mistake we make when taking care of our indoor plant in the winter from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu
Dec 03, 2022•35 min
Wrap up outdoor yard work this warm weekend.
Great warm weekend to wrap up outdoor gardening. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
Nov 26, 2022•36 min
Mulching, covering and winterizing.
It's winter! Still time to mulch, cover and winterize things outdoors. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu
Nov 19, 2022•36 min
Perfect time of year for dormant seeding.
Fix patchy grass now by dormant seeding. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu
Nov 12, 2022•36 min
Still dry...Don't stop watering!
Turf care questions answered by Dr. Jon Trappe from the U of MN along with U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.unm.edu
Nov 05, 2022•36 min
Open lines for fall gardening care!
U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney answers your fall gardening questions. ext.umn.edu
Oct 29, 2022•38 min
How to care for your hydrangea this fall/winter/spring
Julie Weisenhorn is our garden expert today on Smart Gardens.
Oct 22, 2022•34 min
Parts of the state 9 inches short of average rainfall.
The drought is real. Combat that by watering everything until it freezes. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer.
Oct 15, 2022•37 min
Storing fall vegetables.
The fall harvest has to be put somewhere. Squash. potatoes and root vegetable need to be stored properly. Get some tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu
Oct 08, 2022•36 min
Water, Water, Water.
Last September was the driest on record so watering this time of year is the best thing to do for your yard and outdoor gardens. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
Oct 01, 2022•38 min
Fall transition
When and how to bring in those outdoor plants. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
Sep 24, 2022•35 min
Fall lawn and garden prep
Here's a great list of fall lawn and garden prep from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu
Sep 17, 2022•35 min
Fall lawn care.
It's the perfect time of year for lawn care. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu
Sep 10, 2022•36 min
Feels like fall!
The change of season means getting your lawn ready for winter. Learn more from U of MN extension horticuluralist Mary Meyer ext.umn.edu
Sep 03, 2022•38 min
Now's the perfect time for lawn care.
Fall is the perfect time for lawn care. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu
Aug 27, 2022•35 min
Master gardener programs.
Now's the time to get enrolled in county extension master gardener programs. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
Aug 20, 2022•36 min
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