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Go ahead...start those outside plants.

Early spring...it's warm enough to start those outside plants. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

May 18, 202436 min

Rain in the forecast!

Spring transplanting can start with rain and warm wx in the forecast. Learn ore from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Apr 13, 202436 min

Spring patience.

You want to rake, fertilize, and weed and feed. Is it the right time. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Apr 06, 202438 min

Starting vegetables from seed.

Do it right when starting vegetables from seed. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney, ext.umn.edu

Mar 30, 202438 min

Moisture in whatever form is a blessing.

It's so dry, any moisture this time of year is a blessing. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Mar 23, 202440 min

Drought and a red flag warning.

Very dry and high wind have us in a red flag warning. How dry is your yard and what to do. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney, ext.cmn.edu

Mar 16, 202436 min

Could be drought.

It's dry and if there's not alot of rain this spring, could be drought. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Mar 09, 202438 min

Winter returns

With winters return, should we worry about emerging spring plants? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Feb 17, 202440 min

Stress on trees.

Warm, dry winter can cause stress on trees. But there's little frost. Can you water? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Feb 10, 202440 min

Warm winter stress.

A dry, warm winter with no snow can cause stress for trees and stubs. Learn more from U of MN extension master gardener Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Feb 03, 202437 min

Bee lawn.

Having a bee lawn of easier than you think. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Jan 27, 202439 min

Growing outdoor plants indoors.

What to do when your stored outdoor plants start blooming indoors. Learn more from U of MN extensions horticulturalist teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Jan 20, 202441 min

Perennial damage.

Cold weather with no snow cover could cause damage to your perennials. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Jan 13, 202438 min

Still time to dormant seed.

With little snow, there's still time to dormant seed. Learn more from Dr. Jon Trappe and U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Jan 06, 202437 min

Mulching

Going to get cold soon. Protect outdoor plants with mulch. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Dec 30, 202342 min

Christmas cactus care

Christmas cactus not blooming ? Here's some tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Dec 16, 202338 min

Continued unseasonably warm.

Turf expert Jon Trappe U of MN master gardener Teresa Rooney answer your lawn and gardening questions. ext.umn.edu

Dec 09, 202337 min

Pretty dry and mild.

A dry and mild fall means you can still water and dormant seed. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Dec 02, 202341 min

Dormant seeding time.

It's the perfect time of year for dormant seeding. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Nov 25, 202338 min

Outdoor gardening done. No excuses.

Outdoor gardening should be done, If not, finish up this weekend. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Nov 18, 202339 min

Spring bulbs.

Going to be warm next week. Worried about those spring bulbs? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Nov 11, 202338 min

Dormant seeding.

Timing is everything when it comes to dormant seeding. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Nov 04, 202338 min

Overwintering vegetables.

Asparagus and garlic are just some of the veggies we overwinter. Learn how to do it right with tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Oct 28, 202341 min
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