flowers

Edible flowers and late-summer herbs

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu August gardens in Minnesota are bursting with color, fragrance, and flavor. Calendula, nasturtium, basil, and dill are some easy-to-grow favorites that bring beauty to your beds and bold taste to your table. Here’s how to enjoy them from...

Fresh flowers and blue ribbons: Tips for floral success at the fair

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu County fair season is the perfect time to show off your garden’s best and maybe earn a ribbon or two along the way. Whether you’re a seasoned exhibitor or trying it out for the first time, these field-tested tips will help your floral...

Cut flowers can mean more farm income, and more good bugs

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu While growing cut flowers (flowers for bouquet use) brings curb appeal to any farm or garden, there is more to their beauty than meets the eye. In addition to profit from bouquet sales or agrotourism, cut flower production can be a great...

Pick the perfect Valentine's Day flowers

Valentine's Day is steeped in tradition. Giving flowers is a popular tradition each February 14, and the National Retail Federation estimates that people spend around $2.6 billion on flowers for Valentine's Day, when an estimated 250 million stems of flowers are sold globally. Valentine's Day is...

Learn the meanings behind popular Mother's Day flowers

Mother's Day is a time to express love and appreciation for mothers, sentiments that are often expressed with gifts. Flowers are a popular present to bestow on Mother's Day, as they can brighten a room and bring a sweet aroma to any household. While any flowers may ultimately suffice on Mother's...

Tricks to keep floral arrangements fresh

Who doesn't enjoy receiving a fresh bouquet of flowers on a special occasion? Flowers traditionally are given for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, anniversaries, and other special events. While a beautiful bouquet can make a lovely gift, fresh flowers have finite lasting power. Recipients of floral...

Say "Will you be mine?" with flowering plants

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Cut flowers are a good option for people who love flowers but don’t want to care for a live plant. We haven’t had much opportunity lately to actually be with people we love, except online. February 14 celebrates L-O-V-E as well as great...

Flowers make more than a pretty picture

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Jennifer Knutson, U of M Extension Master Gardener volunteer A University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener shares thoughts on edible landscapes, pollinators and volunteering. Jennifer Knutson has more to do this winter than drool...

Powdery mildew in flowers and vining vegetables

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Powdery mildew on zucchini While this dry growing season has limited the appearance of most plant diseases, diseases that aren’t as dependent on water have still cropped up this year. This includes a group of common plant diseases that...