Why would anybody go to the trouble of saving seeds?
If you have included geraniums in your garden this year, you can bring them indoors to save for next year’s garden.
As the fall temperatures begin to cool off it is time to consider bringing in the houseplants you may have let “vacation” outside this summer. Many houseplants will thrive outdoors during Minnesota’s summers, but they do not perform well or may even die if they are exposed to chilly temperatures. Depending on the species, temperatures dipping below 45-50°F will cause damage.
University of Minnesota Extension Educator, Natalie Hoidal, recently forwarded information about fertilizer use in our home gardens. The information she shared was worrisome to me, and important enough to pass along to my readers.
Labor Day is a milepost in the lawn care calendar: it is time to get your lawn ready for the coming winter months.
Increasingly, foodborne illness outbreaks are being traced to lettuce, tomatoes, cantaloupe and other raw fruits and vegetables. Follow these food safety practices to keep your harvest, family and friends safe this fall.
The Master Gardener program is one of the most recognized and visible Extension programs in the state.
I have received several calls in the last few weeks about oak trees that seem to be prematurely browning and losing their leaves.
This summer has brought many challenges, not the least of which is the fungus gnat invasion in our Extension office.
Jeff and Jane Way, 2022 Farm Families of the Year recipients