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Uff da, more rain when most of the state doesn’t need it. Soils are waterlogged, and fields on some farms flooded. Despite the challenging summer that has alternated between heat advisories, air quality alerts, and torrential rain, a lot...
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Melons are one of the trickiest plants to grow, because the guidelines around harvest are confusing and often contradictory. I often hear growers express frustration because their melons seem ripe but don’t have much flavor, or because...
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Join us for an open house style Grape and Wine Production Field Day hosted on Saturday, September 13th this year at the UMN Horticulture Research Center!
What's being showcased this year:
Sample ~50 different grape varieties...
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Find out where and when to see Extension at the fair. Please check Extension's calendar for updates, as activities are subject to change.
U of M Crossroads Building
1673 Dan Patch Avenue
Aug. 28, 10 a.m.: Gary Wyatt, Extension...
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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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Apples
Measuring fruit ripeness: Starch test
Grapes
Growth stage update: Veraison
Bird netting and other deterrents
Should Minnesota growers be concerned about smoke taint this year?
Day-neutral strawberries
Seasonal check in:...
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After a week of cooler days and a lot of smoke, we’re seeing some more typical summer conditions. Crops are responding well to the heat; our heat loving crops like tomatoes and peppers are finally ripening in fields as planting for fall...
As summer winds down, long stretches of sunlight are dwindling and cooler temperatures are on the horizon. Gardening enthusiasts may wonder how they can manage their backyard gardens as the peak growing season comes to a close.
People may not be eager to do much in their gardens come August,...
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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...
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Perplexed about your peonies? Lawn got you down? 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...
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