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Here is a set of guidelines for midsummer and hot weather fertility management in lawns, flowers, trees and shrubs, vegetables and fruit.
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No matter what amount of gardening space you have, you can grow plants you love and want to eat and that also support pollinators.
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These 10 tips for managing drought-stressed cool-season grass pastures in the Midwest can help ensure pasture longevity and maximize growth when rainfall comes.
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While looking at the future’s weather can be a bit like peering into a crystal ball, how plant diseases work is more clear. For a disease to show up in yard and garden plants, three things need to be present. Plant pathologists refer to this as the disease triangle.
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In Minnesota, we can usually rely on rain to provide adequate moisture for lawns. But our recent record-breaking temperatures require water conservation. Here are some strategies for keeping lawns healthy during drought.
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All fruit crops benefit from regular watering. Even if the plants look healthy and productive at a glance, hidden impacts of water stress can cause problems that we cannot see right away.
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Many remember Mary Page (1934-2013) for being the mayor of Olivia, a University of Minnesota Regent and a voice for rural Minnesota. Descendants honor her and her husband Jim through giving.
Stop the spread of invasive species with these PlayCleanGo Awareness Week tips.
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Insects have an ideal range of temperatures in which to complete their life cycles. Which ones are loving the heat? And what does that mean for your garden?
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The volunteer been active in the Rochester Chapter in southeastern Minnesota since 2009 and has taught several classes on the biomes of Minnesota.
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