garden

Yes, there are bugs in your garden, but do you need to stress?

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu The garden season is in full swing, which means insect season is also upon us. Extension educators from Blue Earth to Cook county (and everywhere in between) are fielding questions about all kinds of bugs on all kinds of plants. Here are...

Gardener's checklist: Mid-summer

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu The heat is on and the gardening season is in full swing. No more threat of cold nights — we’ve had some real heatwaves — and we can turn our attention to caring for the plants we worried over in May. Our checklist today is lengthy. ...

6 ways to make your garden more successful

Homeowners enjoy gardening for many different reasons. In addition to adding beauty to a property, gardens can offset grocery costs by yielding tasty produce. They also offer important habitats and food sources for both insects and animals. While growing a vegetable or flower garden can turn into a...

Just in time for your 2022 garden: New Extension Yard and Garden resources

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu The Extension horticulture team has been hard at work creating new resources for home gardeners and professionals alike. We hope you find these new web pages and videos helpful as you get busy in Minnesota landscapes! Annual flowers Find...

What should you plant in your garden this year?

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu If you’ve been browsing through seed catalogs, you’ve likely noticed that the number of plant varieties to choose from can be overwhelming. How do you choose the best tomato or zinnia for your garden when you have 50+ options? We'll cover...

Keep groundhogs out of the garden

Groundhogs take center stage on February 2nd. Individuals across the country anxiously await the news of whether one of these furry fellows sees his shadow or not - the latter indicating that an early spring is on the horizon. Once Groundhog Day has come and gone, the humble groundhog regains its...

Tip: Garden journaling

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Tip: Garden journaling Keeping a garden journal is a good way to track, amongst other things, the plants you added or removed, seeds started, new techniques used, insect and disease issues, the weather, and the struggles, and (yay!) the...

Coming clean on soap in the garden

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Aphids are good candidates for control with soap. Any place gardeners gather to talk about plants, there will be talk of soap. Dish soap and water are often referred to as the holy grail for managing insects from aphids to Japanese...

Take notes now for a healthier garden next year

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu A simple map with a few notes is a valuable tool for future garden planning Reflecting on your garden successes and mistakes from the past year can help you grow healthier and more enjoyable gardens in the future. Take notes now while...

Take care of your garden soil this fall

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu As fall sets in, late September is an important time to take care of your garden soil so that it’s healthy and ready for planting next spring. Take stock of your soil One of the best ways to make sure you’re giving your soil what it...