News release by Emma Bruder
News release by Emma Bruder
News release by Emma Bruder, Wright, McLeod & Meeker Extension horticulture intern
![Dug up lawn.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/torn-up-lawn.jpg?h=4422777d&itok=-9kkEBcP)
Hungry animals are just a symptom of your dug-up lawn’s actual problem: white grubs.
![Laura stands among tomato cages wearing a U of M hat and maroon polo shirt, She has the look of accomplishment.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Laura%2002.jpg?h=121beb76&itok=WPo6LCrl)
University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteers share the bounty while getting whole communities out into the garden.
![Three large borwon hens pecking on a lawn.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Backyard%20chickens_0.jpg?h=a867213f&itok=pzHjNuAo)
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Meeker County as of October 11, 2023.
![Tall white flowers on a section of mown grass by a road.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/unmown-flowers-boulevard.jpg?h=00e18867&itok=r0GeukOE)
"No Mow May" might help pollinators, but can cause problems down the line for your lawn. You can still help both.
If you have included geraniums in your garden this year, you can bring them indoors to save for next year’s garden.
![A polka dotted and brightly colored spotted lanternfly.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/spotted-lantern-fly-underwing.jpg?h=51327a57&itok=gzy8N8R5)
Early detection of invasive species can make a big difference to the success of early management efforts. Though not seen in Minnesota yet, this insect has been spotted in Iowa and could be headed here.