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From The Ground Up
The image of farmers clad in flannel shirts while livestock pull plows through the fields may still be foremost on the minds of individuals asked to imagine farm life. But such images may no longer reflect an industry increasingly governed by advanced technology.
Even small-scale family farms have...
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Mystery of the month
Why are these tomato seedlings bent sideways?
What should you do if you started seeds and the seedlings have grown poorly?
The solution is at the bottom of this article.
Pests and diseases
Avoid oak wilt ...
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After months of low light, dry air, and slow growth, March finally brings the shift your houseplants have been waiting for. This is the perfect moment to give them a little extra attention so they can stretch, grow, and thrive through...
Soil degradation is an environmental concern that occurs when land becomes less fit for a specific purpose, like crop production. As the soil loses nutrients, namely phosphorous, nitrogen and potassium, crop yields can decline significantly, compounding the problem of food shortages resulting from...
A well-manicured lawn appeals to homeowners when they look out their windows. But such a view also can look nice when homeowners peruse their bank statements after selling a property. According to the "2023 Remodeling Impact Report: Outdoor Features" from the National Association of Realtors®,...
Spring is home renovation season, and no area of a home is off limits. That includes home exteriors, particularly in regard to landscaping.
Lawn and garden centers draw crowds on spring weekends, as homeowners are anxious to get out in the yard after spending more time indoors over the winter....
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Mystery of the month
Four weeks ago, you started seeds collected last fall from a swamp milkweed in your yard, and they have not germinated. You used the ideal potting mix and container and kept the potting mix moist and warm. What...
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With this week’s unusually warm weather and an above-average forecast ahead, it’s no surprise gardeners are eager to kick off spring.
One of the easiest and most rewarding ways to jump-start gardening is to start seeds indoors. It’s simple...
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Old-fashioned library card catalogs are being repurposed in libraries across Minnesota. The drawers are the right size for packets full of flower, vegetable, herb and native plant seeds.
Minnesota gardens may be frozen right now, but...
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Soft colors and textures, like those of Russian sage, enhance the calm feeling of a healing garden.
With this week’s warmer temperatures and rain, many gardeners are eager to jumpstart the growing season. Planning a healing garden is an...
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