Your questions answered.
Fall is a busy time. Your fall lawn and gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
Oct 21, 2023•40 min
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How the rain affected fall yard care.
U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn is joined by turf expert Dr. Jon Trappe answering your questions. ext.umn.edu
Oct 14, 2023•39 min
Frost in the forecast .
Frost in the forecast means fall cleanup in the yard and garden. Here's some tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu
Oct 07, 2023•39 min
Heaven sent rain.
Does all the rain last week change what I should do to my yard? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. extension.umn.edu
Sep 30, 2023•38 min
Is the U's new apple available?
U of MN introduced a new apple this week. Everyone wants to try it. Is it available? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
Sep 23, 2023•35 min
Dormancy is right around the corner.
Very soon your outdoor plants will start to go dormant. Should I water, fertilize, prune? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
Sep 16, 2023•35 min
Should I start tearing down my garden cause it feels like fall?
There are things in your yard you can do now that it's cooler and other things you should wait on. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu
Sep 09, 2023•35 min
It's and important time of year for outdoor gardening.
Your lawn and gardening questions answered by Profs. of horticultural sciences Mary Meyer and Eric Watkins. ext.umn.edu
Sep 02, 2023•36 min
State Fair Broadcast
Your lawn and garden question answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and turf expert Dr. John Trappe live from the MN State Fair. ext.umn.edu
Aug 26, 2023•39 min
Nice rain early last week, but not enough.
Last weeks rain was great, but this week heat will put us back to drought conditions. Keep watering is the recommendation from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
Aug 19, 2023•38 min
Master gardener program
Ever wanted to be a master gardener? New training is coming up. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
Aug 12, 2023•36 min
Sun scald.
Sun can scald your tomatoes and peppers. How to avoid this? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu
Aug 05, 2023•38 min
Grubs
Is this the best time to kill grubs in my yard? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu
Jul 29, 2023•39 min
Gardening in extreme drought.
Heat related tips for outdoor gardening from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
Jul 22, 2023•39 min
More fertilizer?
Hot weather watering means you may need to add a little more fertilizer for your plants. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
Jul 15, 2023•39 min
It's peak gardening season.
With peak gardening season underway, plenty to do. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu
Jul 08, 2023•40 min
Native horsetail.
It's native and hard to get rid of...native horsetail. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.. ext.umn.edu
Jul 01, 2023•38 min
It's the heat!
Garden looking a little droopy? It's the heat. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
Jun 24, 2023•36 min
Weeping oaks, could be aphids.
Some oaks are weeping. This could be aphids. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu
Jun 17, 2023•37 min
Water bags.
Using water bags to water and keeping new trees and shrubs watered. Some tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu
Jun 10, 2023•38 min
It's dry, so water, water, water.
Your yard and gardens are dry, so watering at this time of year is important. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
Jun 10, 2023•38 min
Indoor to outdoor.
A perfect weekend to bring those indoor flowers and veggies you started outdoors, Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu
May 27, 2023•37 min
Lawn care and spring gardening tips from the experts.
A full show with answers to your questions from turf expert Jon Trappe and u of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu
May 20, 2023•38 min
5-13-23 8 AM
Your lawn and gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
May 13, 2023•36 min
Powdery mildew
Powdery mildew is everywhere as the season gets warmer. Can you stop it? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu
May 06, 2023•37 min
Critter damage.
Damage from rabbits, deer, moles and voles show up this time of year. Fix their impact with tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
Apr 29, 2023•38 min
Spring has finally arrived.
Plenty to do outside now that spring is here. Check out some do's and don'ts from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu
Apr 15, 2023•39 min
Thinking about lawn care.
Is it too early to get on that yard? Springtime lawn care questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and turf expert Dr. Jon Trappe. ext.umn.edu
Apr 15, 2023•38 min
There's a big plant sale coming up.
There's a big plant sale coming up in Hennepin County. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
Apr 01, 2023•38 min
Shrub and tree trimming time.
With spring upon us, now's a great time to trim certain trees and shrubs. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu
Mar 25, 2023•39 min
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