garden

From Apples to Bees

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu From apples to bees, Owatonna-area Vietnam veteran keeps producing Jim Rowe was just shy of 70 years old when he retired from his career with the University of Minnesota. He enjoyed his work so much that he recently came back to the U —...

2022 Annual flower trial results

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu It’s never too early to think about your next garden The UMN Horticulture Display Garden, Morris, Minn. The Horticulture Display Garden at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris, Minn. is...

Keep 'snirt' out of your garden this winter

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Eroded soil and snow, aka “snirt” Before we know it, we will be in “snirt” season. Snirt is what we call a mix of snow and soil. You might see snirt in the road ditch, where it looks like someone poured cocoa mix on top of snow. Despite...

Fall yard and garden checklist

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Warm-weather plants like jasmine should be brought indoors before temperatures fall below 50 degrees. Friends in the northern part of the state may see snowflakes or wintry mix drizzle soon and temperatures are in the 30s and even 20s...

Prepare your garden for winter's onslaught

Individuals who don't live near the equator or in another warm climate know that winter will rear its chilly head this year. Cold temperatures and snowy conditions may be excellent for skiing and sledding, but gardeners recognize these conditions are not ideal for their plants. The inevitable...

You might be over-fertilizing your garden

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Do we over-fertilize our gardens? An analysis of soil tests completed at the University of Minnesota soil lab between 1988 and 2021 revealed that many Minnesota lawns and gardens have much more phosphorus than they need. The median...

Yes, there are bugs in your garden, but do you need to stress?

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu The garden season is in full swing, which means insect season is also upon us. Extension educators from Blue Earth to Cook county (and everywhere in between) are fielding questions about all kinds of bugs on all kinds of plants. Here are...

Gardener's checklist: Mid-summer

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu The heat is on and the gardening season is in full swing. No more threat of cold nights — we’ve had some real heatwaves — and we can turn our attention to caring for the plants we worried over in May. Our checklist today is lengthy. ...

6 ways to make your garden more successful

Homeowners enjoy gardening for many different reasons. In addition to adding beauty to a property, gardens can offset grocery costs by yielding tasty produce. They also offer important habitats and food sources for both insects and animals. While growing a vegetable or flower garden can turn into a...

Just in time for your 2022 garden: New Extension Yard and Garden resources

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu The Extension horticulture team has been hard at work creating new resources for home gardeners and professionals alike. We hope you find these new web pages and videos helpful as you get busy in Minnesota landscapes! Annual flowers Find...