Before you plant those seedlings, consider getting your soil tested.
It’s that time of year, the pest control calls are beginning to roll in! Homeowners want to know when to treat for crabgrass, what to use for spider mites; how about spotted winged drosophila and creeping Charlie…the list goes on and on. But before we get carried away on the tide of pesticides used in our lawn and garden, let’s go back to the basics. What is a pest?
Coming out of a record-setting (warm) winter season, those of us involved with gardens (and lawns) should consider how our soils, and associated factors regarding the soil’s fertility, have been impacted by this past winter’s unusual temperature and moisture patterns. So, what soil processes and conditions have been, or are being, affected this past winter?
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The erratic winter weather has left both plants and gardeners confused. With fluctuating temperatures swinging from unseasonably warm to frigid lows, our gardens have experienced false starts aplenty. To navigate this uncertainty, continue reading for a curated list of April garden chores to temper spring fever.
Around March, ‘shamrock’ plants are sold in grocery stores, discount stores and floral shops as a decoration for St. Patrick’s Day. These plants, unrelated to clovers, are a type of Oxalis, (also known as wood sorrels).
February 2024 ranks among the warmest since the 1800s, prompting early budding in many trees and shrubs.
Sign up for Morris Regional 4-H camp!
Join Douglas County Master Gardeners for the revamped Let's Get Growing event! Experience the new half-day format on Saturday, April 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Discovery Middle School (510 McKay Ave N, Alexandria).
University of Minnesota Extension is hosting a flower farmer forum to address key questions facing Minnesota's flower growers and foster a stronger network within the community.