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Be observant
It’s been a different sort of winter. As gardeners, we need to pay close attention to what is happening in our landscapes as spring arrives.
- Watch for insects (see Marissa Schuh’s article).
- Feel your soil and water it if it's dry, followed by mulching (leaf mulch works great).
- Prune off winter dieback.
- And keep good records on how your plants are performing.
Tropical milkweed is one type of milkweed advertised to support monarchs. But it has a complex and likely negative impact on the butterflies.
Advice on what to plant in the understory of your backyard woods for the greater Twin Cities metro region.
Findings from a 2022 study of compost use in community gardens suggest probably none.
With the springtime increase in temperature you may begin to notice insects in your home. Most of these insects are harmless, but they can be annoying when many of them are present.
Winter damage can affect your plants, trees and shrubs. Learn how to protect them and help them recover.
Keep trees and shrubs healthy as the seasons change. Make it a goal to prune trees and shrubs annually.
Extension researchers screened varieties of broccoli for tolerance to common diseases, as well as environmental challenges like warm fall nights and high heat in the summer.
February and March are good months for pruning some of our woody landscape plants.
Thinking about growing Brandywine tomatoes, burpless cucumbers, daikon radishes, Chinese cabbage or purple eggplant this year? Check out the Minnesota Master Gardener seed trial results before buying seeds.
Cover crops provide nitrogen for growing healthy vegetables without over fertilizing. Our new video highlights the many benefits of summer cover crops and how to grow them easily in your home garden.
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