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July garden checklist

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Mystery of the month What in the world happened to this strawberry? The answer is at the bottom of this article. Pests and diseases Scout your plants for Japanese beetles. Japanese beetles start emerging in earnest in July. They...

June garden checklist

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Mystery of the month What is going on with these tomatillo plants? The solution for what you should do is at the bottom of this article. Pests and diseases Look for sawfly larvae on trees and shrubs. Sawflies quickly defoliate a...

May garden checklist

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Tune into our WCCO Radio “Smart Gardens” show on Saturdays, 8-9 a.m., for answers to your lawn and garden questions. Dial in AM 830 on your radio or ask your smart speaker. Or listen to Smart Gardens podcastswhenever you have the time. ...

April garden checklist

March garden checklist

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Mystery of the month Why are these tomato seedlings bent sideways? What should you do if you started seeds and the seedlings have grown poorly? The solution is at the bottom of this article. Pests and diseases Avoid oak wilt ...

February garden checklist

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Mystery of the month Four weeks ago, you started seeds collected last fall from a swamp milkweed in your yard, and they have not germinated. You used the ideal potting mix and container and kept the potting mix moist and warm. What...

Did you know?

As residents of the United States of America celebrate the nation's two hundred and fiftieth anniversary, some might be curious where the "America" portion of the country's name comes from. According to the Library of Congress, America is named after Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci. The LOC...

A checklist of vendors to facilitate wedding planning

Planning a wedding is a significant undertaking. Though many tasks associated with wedding planning are enjoyable, the number of variables that must be coordinated can make the process feel a little overwhelming at times. Staying organized can make wedding planning a lot easier, and this checklist...

December garden checklist

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Mystery of the month Why isn’t this holiday cactus blooming? The solution is at the bottom of this article. Pests and diseases Read the instructions on any deicing salt containers before applying them to your driveways,...

November garden checklist

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Mystery of the month Severe damage occurred on this pussy willow (Salix discolor) shrub overnight. What would cause this damage in early November? The solution is at the bottom of this article. Pests and diseases Protecting trees...