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Peppers harvested from seed trials at WCROC
The West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris, Minn. took a look at four common bell pepper varieties and compared them against each other to determine which, if any, variety would...
No garden is immune to disease. Even the most attentive, experienced gardeners have had to confront disease in their gardens, which can lead to significant damage and potentially kill plants.
Various bacterial, fungal and viral diseases can affect gardens, and the University of Maryland Extension...
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Extension horticulture experts have been busy this winter writing and revising articles for this website. Here are a few examples to help you get through the rest of the coldest season. There's still time to learn about gardening indoors...
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Designate a notebook to be your yard and garden journal. Keep track of ideas and goals for your landscape. Note dates you see birds return, plants emerge, fruits and vegetables are harvested. Keep a record of what you plant including when...
The final weeks of winter, and even the first few weeks of spring, are still chilly in many parts of the world. Despite those last vestiges of winter chills, late winter is a great time to begin preparing gardens for the coming planting season.
Gardens may have to withstand months of harsh weather...
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One of my favorite holiday traditions is to spend an afternoon by the fireplace with seed catalogs. Every year I try to take a few days off over the holidays to spend quietly at home, reflecting on the past year and setting intentions for...
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Planted in the right conditions, yews can tolerate winter weather and provide winter interest in our landscapes.
I planted an upright yew evergreen shrub this summer. Do I need to wrap it in burlap for winter or protect it in some...
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Evergreens are particularly susceptible to deicing salt damage especially when planted close to streets.
Winter weather inevitably brings slippery conditions on streets, driveways, sidewalks and parking lots. Deicing salts are used to...
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Wait until January or February to prune grapevines.
As we clean up our gardens for winter, many gardeners have been asking when they can start pruning their fruit trees and shrubs. There is something satisfying about having everything...
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A new asparagus spear emerges in spring. Photo: Annie Klodd
We are excited to announce the release of a new production guide, Growing Asparagus in Minnesota.
This publication is the culmination of a 2-year collaboration between...
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