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Grapes
Growth update: Bud break and frost damage
Grape foliar and fruit diseases: Early-season management
Update on Mancozeb regulation (Cornell article)
General fruit information
Pest highlight: Eastern tent caterpillar...
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The beginning of the growing season has been relatively gentle, all things considered. Last week at this time, we had record breaking heat and wild fires. While most of the country is under some amount of drought right now, most of...
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Organic day‑neutral (DN) strawberries continue to gain interest across Minnesota and Wisconsin thanks to their long harvest window and strong local demand. But DN systems also bring significant weed pressure, and most growers rely on...
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Apples
Growth and pest management updates: Late pink to king bloom
Blossom freeze damage
Pest highlights: Plum and apple curculio
Plum curculio conventional and organic management strategies
Apple curculio: A lesser known...
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Apples
Growth and pest management updates - Pink: early to late
Bloom compatibility- Considerations for Minnesota with notes from David Bedford, UMN Apple Breeder
Grapes
Growth stage and pest management updates - Woolly bud (bud swell...
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Tune into our WCCO Radio “Smart Gardens” show on Saturdays, 8-9 a.m., for answers to your lawn and garden questions. Dial in AM 830 on your radio or ask your smart speaker. Or listen to Smart Gardens podcastswhenever you have the time.
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'Silver Queen' silver maple
April is Native Plant Month in the United States, giving us an opportunity to celebrate the plants that have evolved over thousands of years in our specific regions. These plants provide important habitat for...
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Lesser celandine has a bright yellow flower and heart-shaped leaves. Photo: Stephanie Day
Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna), sometimes known as fig buttercup, is a short, perennial plant that is spreading in the Midwest. It has shiny,...
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Amaranth, lettuce and garlic are early cool-season crops.
The spring weather we’ve been experiencing lately has confused wildlife, plants, and gardeners alike. Before you rush to plant seeds or seedlings, it helps to pause and plan.
In...
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Welcome letter
Dear readers,
After a winter full of farmer conferences and pruning workshops, the 2026 growing season is rapidly approaching for many fruit crops throughout Minnesota. A big welcome to those who are joining this series...
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