winter
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Mystery of the month
The snow melts, and you notice something is off with your lawn. What could be causing the turf near your sidewalks or other impermeable surfaces to die?
The solution is at the bottom of this article.
Pests and...
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January in Minnesota may feel like a gardening lull, but it’s prime time for one important task: dormant pruning. When trees and shrubs are bare, it’s easier to see their structure and make clean cuts that promote health and productivity....
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As Minnesotans, we know how tough winter can be, and backyard birds face the same challenges. When the snow piles up and temperatures plummet, natural food sources become scarce. This is when bird feeders become a lifeline, providing...
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The coldest temperatures experienced between Nov. 2024 through Feb. 2025. Jan. 21 was the coldest night for most of Minnesota. Temperature data produced by NOAA from the U.S. National Phenology Network.
Cold winters help prevent many...
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Some maple syrup producers might be concerned about winter warm-ups and sap flowing early. Most large producers in northern Minnesota base their schedules on the calendar— tap in February to be ready by March 1. Producers in the Twin...
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Are you looking to have more in-person, hands-on experience learning how to prune either cold climate grapes or apples? This year, UMN Extension is offering a selection of winter pruning workshops, instructed by Madeline Wimmer, UMN...
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We are happy to share a number of on-farm food safety training opportunities open to all fruit and vegetable farmers from UMN Extension this winter.
These trainings are intended for fruit and vegetable farmers of all sizes who are...
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Winter in Minnesota is tough—not just on us, but also on our trees and shrubs. Snow, ice, and road salt can really take a toll on woody perennials, leaving them bent, broken, or even dead by spring. But don’t worry! You can help your...
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Dormant pruning is the first step to influencing canopy structure and fruit quality. Learning how to prune takes practice and consideration to factors like plant growth habit, plant age and health, and canopy density. Each individual fruit...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
As Minnesotans, we know how tough winter can be, and backyard birds face the same challenges. When the snow piles up and temperatures plummet, natural food sources become scarce. This is when bird feeders become a lifeline, providing...
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