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“Tomatl”, “poison apple” and “love apple” are all early names for the beloved — and delicious — tomato (Solanum lypersicum).
While eaten by the Aztecs in 700 A.D., the British grew this wrangling plant for ornamental purposes. The tomato was considered poisonous because the lead plates used by...
Minnesota gardeners are experiencing a streak of hot weather — 90s during the day, 70s at night. This can make gardening challenging for plants — and gardeners. Here are some do’s and don’ts for gardening and lawn care during hot and humid weather.
Apply water to the root zone of plants
DO ...
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed that the lily leaf beetle, Lilioceris lilii, has been identified in Minnesota for the first time. Discovered in St. Paul, a resident noticed an unusual insect on an Asiatic lily and reported it to MDA. MDA staff inspected the area and...
Clearwater, Lake Sylvia, Maple Lake, Indian Lake, and Sugar Lake are producing sunfish during the day and crappies during the evenings in 8 to 14 feet.
Most mornings be looking for bass on the 10- to 15-foot weedlines during the day or up in the slop on most lakes.
Walleye action has slowed, but...
Wallace Barthel, 94
Wallace Peter Barthel, age 94, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on October 25, 1925 in St. Michael, MN to Leo and Lillian (Schmitz) Barthel.
On June 16, 1948 he was joined in marriage to Jeanette Lenneman at St. Michael Catholic...
Graduations
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
The following students graduated following the spring 2020 semester.
Albertville - Christian Reinking, Plumbing Technology.
Buffalo - Denver DeMarais, Electrical Line Worker Technology.
Howard Lake - Jenna Koosman, Accounting...
Gardens in Drummerland are well into production; berries are ready for picking. Lots of fresh produce to be found at the area Farmers Markets and produce stands. Here are a few recipes utilizing the fresh produce now in season.
If you have a favorite summertime recipe that you would like to share...
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