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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   A simple DIY hydroponics system for growing lettuce and other greens   Are you looking for: A new winter hobby? Access to fresh greens or herbs throughout the winter? A fun project for kids? A unique holiday gift idea?   Hydroponic...
Christmas trees are an iconic symbol of the holiday season. Whether they are personal trees nestled in the corner of a living room for families to enjoy or towering evergreens serving as the focal point of a town square, Christmas trees are a wonder to behold. Many people have fond memories of time...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Winter is a good time for planning, reflection and thinking about the systems behind your farm's operation. What worked, what didn't, and what can be improved for next season?  What did your employees suggest for improvements? That review...
The end of the year marks a period of heightened festivity. Come the holiday season, homes and businesses are decorated and everyone seems to have an extra spring in their step. The sight of snowflakes, candy canes, evergreen wreaths, and Christmas trees can elicit nostalgia for happy holidays of...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   By now your houseplants have been indoors for a while. Insect pests like our warm, dry homes. Take time this week to look closely at your houseplants for signs of pests like mealybugs, scale, and spidermites. Look for white cottony stuff,...
Christmas trees, Santa Claus, menorahs, and glittering lighting displays are just a few of the many prominent symbols of the holiday season. And while mistletoe might garner more attention and inspire more displays of affection, poinsettias are another prominent sign that the holiday season has...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu     Planted in the right conditions, yews can tolerate winter weather and provide winter interest in our landscapes.   I planted an upright yew evergreen shrub this summer. Do I need to wrap it in burlap for winter or protect it in some...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Evergreens are particularly susceptible to deicing salt damage especially when planted close to streets.   Winter weather inevitably brings slippery conditions on streets, driveways, sidewalks and parking lots. Deicing salts are used to...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Wait until January or February to prune grapevines.   As we clean up our gardens for winter, many gardeners have been asking when they can start pruning their fruit trees and shrubs. There is something satisfying about having everything...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu       A new asparagus spear emerges in spring. Photo: Annie Klodd   We are excited to announce the release of a new production guide, Growing Asparagus in Minnesota.  This publication is the culmination of a 2-year collaboration between...

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