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A drip hose delivers water to the soil for a deeper soak.
This week’s drastic temperature swing has stressed gardeners and plants alike. Hot, windy days pull moisture from leaves faster than roots can replace it, and even well-watered...
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For the past few weeks, many of us have enjoyed the cool weather and surprising lack of mosquitoes. That changed for me on Sunday evening when a few determined biters found me in the barn. It was clear these weren’t wanderers from the...
Extreme weather is no longer an aberration. Drought conditions are one of the extreme weather phenomena that people may experience in a given year, making managing water usage a critical aspect of home ownership.
Researchers warn that drought is expected to increase in both frequency and severity,...
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The run of pleasant weather we’ve had for the last two weeks is ending, as the next week brings hotter temperatures and increased chances for storms. NOAA is saying that next Monday could be the first day of truly dangerous heat this year...
Outdoor entertaining is a big part of life when the weather warms up. An afternoon and evening spent enjoying warm weather in the backyard is the ideal for millions of people come summertime.
An idyllic day entertaining outdoors can be compromised by insects. Biting insects may drive some people...
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Apple
Growth stage and pest management update: Fruit enlargement (3-6cm)
San Jose scale and apple maggot info
Rapid or Sudden Apple Decline
Grapes
Growth stage and pest management update: Fruit set entering stage II
What causes...
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While things are cooler for now, the hot weather earlier this month means we are at a higher degree day total than we typically are for Mid-June. Keep up with your scouting, insects may show up earlier than we anticipate. Read on for...
Outdoor entertaining spaces have come a long way over the last several decades. While a simple deck or patio might once have been the norm, outdoor entertaining spaces have now evolved into multi-purpose spaces featuring full kitchens, living rooms equipped with televisions, and areas to gather...
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When the sky clears after a severe storm, many Minnesotans step outside to find twisted trunks, torn branches, and trees split clean in half. The recent stretch of high winds, torrential rains, and hail has been especially rough, strong...
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Mystery of the month
What is going on with these tomatillo plants?
The solution for what you should do is at the bottom of this article.
Pests and diseases
Look for sawfly larvae on trees and shrubs. Sawflies quickly defoliate a...
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