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More Fabulous Fall Recipes

Fall is making its presence known. The trees are changing and what a beautiful sight they are. The weather is changing also; time to pull out those sweatshirts. Another sign of fall is the abundance of pumpkins, squash, apples, pears and other tasty produce. We again have some recipes featuring...

Dogs, cats, deer, the neighbor's cows? Animals in the growing area during harvest and what to do about it

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu What are the risks with animals? Cats are often welcome farm pets, but should not be allowed to roam in the growing area Image: Produce Safety Alliance Fresh fruits and vegetables are grown in soil, under the sky and near both wild...

What to do to prepare your garden for winter

Gardens provide an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In fact, many gardening enthusiasts typically cannot wait for the spring thaw so they can spend the next several months tending to their plants under the warm sun. But a gardener's work is never truly done, and the work...

Tasty Fall Recipes

Apples, pumpkins and squash, oh my! But, we certainly can’t forget about the pears, kale, brussels sprouts and so much more. Fall is here, and so is all the tasty produce it brings. Be sure to savor the fall flavors with these recipes using those items now in season. If you have a favorite apple,...

Apply to the Extension Master Gardener program through Oct. 1

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Gardening enthusiasts throughout the state are encouraged to apply to become a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener. The application period is open through Oct. 1. Extension Master Gardeners bring science-based horticulture...

Fall turf grass problems? Grubs might be the culprit

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu If you are noticing ugly, dead patches in your lawn, you might have an active population of white grubs. White grubs can cause serious damage to turfgrass. Their feeding injures plant roots, causing the turf to wilt and die. Symptoms of...

How to effectively freeze vegetables

To say that COVID-19 transformed daily life would be an understatement. Few, if any, aspects of life were untouched once the virus hit. One aspect of daily life that changed considerably is the way people shop for food. As recommendations to remain home and out of crowded places spread, many people...

More Recipes Using Tomatoes!

Here are a few more ideas for those very abundant tomatoes. The apples are starting, soon they will be in full swing. For the next few weeks we will featuring recipes using apples, along with pumpkins and squash. If you have a favorite apple, pumpkin or fall recipe that you would like to share,...

Are you donating produce to food shelves this year? Remember these basic guidelines

If your farm or garden is able to donate excess or dedicated produce to food shelves, churches or other hunger relief efforts this summer and fall, you are helping your fellow citizens find access to fresh and healthy locally grown food. Remember some basic food safety considerations when you are...

Ask Extension: My lilacs seem to be dying. What can I do?

People have been reporting issues with lilacs dying to Extension Master Gardener volunteers this season. Find out what may be causing the problem and what, if anything, can be done to remedy it. What species of lilacs are affected and how? Dieback on common lilac due to fungal infection ...