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If you’ve been browsing through seed catalogs, you’ve likely noticed that the number of plant varieties to choose from can be overwhelming. How do you choose the best tomato or zinnia for your garden when you have 50+ options? We'll cover...
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...
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Tip: Garden journaling
Keeping a garden journal is a good way to track, amongst other things, the plants you added or removed, seeds started, new techniques used, insect and disease issues, the weather, and the struggles, and (yay!) the...
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Aphids are good candidates for control with soap.
Any place gardeners gather to talk about plants, there will be talk of soap. Dish soap and water are often referred to as the holy grail for managing insects from aphids to Japanese...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
A simple map with a few notes is a valuable tool for future garden planning
Reflecting on your garden successes and mistakes from the past year can help you grow healthier and more enjoyable gardens in the future. Take notes now while...
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As fall sets in, late September is an important time to take care of your garden soil so that it’s healthy and ready for planting next spring.
Take stock of your soil
One of the best ways to make sure you’re giving your soil what it...
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Fagiolina del Trasimeno cowpeas saved from my garden this year
Fall is an abundant and satisfying season in the garden. Your hard work throughout the season has produced a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Flowers continue to bloom...
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Use raked leaves as mulch around trees, shrubs and perennials. Save time later this fall by cleaning empty rain barrels now.
A few weeks ago, we published an article about watering wisely in drought. Basic practices like watering in the...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
Aphids are good candidates for control with soap.
Any place gardeners gather to talk about plants, there will be talk of soap. Dish soap and water are often referred to as the holy grail for managing insects from aphids to Japanese...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
When rhizobia form symbiotic relationships with legume roots, they form nodules on the roots. Nodules should be slightly pink, which indicates that the bacteria are alive and fixing nitrogen.
Take a look at the supplies sections of seed...
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