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This maple has yellow leaves and some die-back in the canopy, which could be a sign of stress.
Since mid-July, I’ve noticed something strange in several maple trees I’ve driven by: their leaves are starting to show fall color! Sometimes...
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Tomato might be the spottiest vegetable we grow – there are many diseases that can cause leaf spots, and they can all look very similar. Some of the diseases are caused by bacteria, some are caused by fungi. This means that some of the...
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The last few weeks in Minnesota have included blizzards, Siberian air masses and many inches of snow. We’re hunkered down inside, plant roots and seeds are waiting for warmer weather and mammals are looking for something to eat.
But where...
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All about azaleas
Azaleas (Rhododendron) are some of the most dazzling shrubs! Breeding azaleas at the U of M began in 1957 with the first cultivar ‘Northern Lights’ released in 1978. The ‘Lights’ series of hardy azaleas has since...
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Missing flowers? Chewed stems? While you might think bugs are the culprit, this is more likely rabbit feeding.
As transplants go into gardens and seeds germinate, a common question right now is “what do I do about holes in plant...
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As a polar vortex hunkers down over Minnesota, you may find yourself reaching for an extra sweater, blanket or space heater. Our plants are all tucked in for the winter or getting ready to be started from seed.
But where have all the...