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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   While people may choose to start their year out with all kinds of new year’s resolutions, insects only have one resolution: live long enough to reproduce. Winter survival is one hurdle in a bug reaching its goal. Many people assume, after...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Minnesota winters can be tough, but that doesn’t have to stop you from growing herbs. Herbs can make meals more flavorful without having to add more salt. University of Minnesota Extension provides guidance to help anyone grow herbs...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   February and March are good months for pruning some of our woody landscape plants. By now, trees and shrubs are dormant. The ground is also solidly frozen, making it easier to reach branches and remove them. And with the exception of...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   When selecting a new plant, consider how it will add interest to your winter landscape.   As you are perusing catalogs and websites and start to visit garden centers this spring, remember to consider what a plant can bring to your winter...
Groundhogs take center stage on February 2nd. Individuals across the country anxiously await the news of whether one of these furry fellows sees his shadow or not - the latter indicating that an early spring is on the horizon. Once Groundhog Day has come and gone, the humble groundhog regains its...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   The last few weeks in January are always some of the coldest in Minnesota. While we are hunkered inside staying warm, trees do not have the benefit of escaping the cold. Deciduous trees in Minnesota, such as maples and oaks, adapt to the...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Rhizobia inoculation can ensure that you are getting as much nitrogen as possible from your legumes. In this article, you will learn how inoculants work, how to apply them, and how to choose the right inoculant for your farm. Nitrogen is...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu     As we barrel through another Minnesota winter, people are reporting an unwelcome houseguest: brown marmorated stink bug. These shield-shaped, brown bugs are about a half-inch long and have a series of black and white bands on their rear...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Catalogs are filling up our mailboxes, both hard copy and virtual! Garden centers have stocked up. Time to get your seeds ordered for the 2022 growing season. Seeds have been in short supply for the past two years due to reduced staffing,...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Pink moth orchid (Phalaenopsis)   People love houseplants. They bring live greenery into homes, offices and classrooms. Plants add color, sometimes fragrance and connect us to nature. Some are said to improve air quality. There is even a...

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