As the world continues to open up after years of pandemic-related shutdowns, the public has rekindled its love affair with travel. Many people are eager to escape their backyards or hometowns and embrace new travel itineraries.
Scheduling conflicts may not allow every person to travel with family...
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Following some extremely hot weather, the week ahead will provide some respite. As many crops reach their "critical periods" for development, consistent irrigation will become critical. Take some time this week to take stock of your...
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Photo: Strawberry season has begun!
In this week's update: Strawberry tarnished plant bug and thrips, codling moth on apples, grape post-bloom, raspberry cane borer, and blueberry dieback. Plus: Are Japanese beetles here yet?
Apples...
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Following some extremely hot weather, the week ahead will provide some respite. As many crops reach their "critical periods" for development, consistent irrigation will become critical. Take some time this week to take stock of your...
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Photo: Flowers that were fed on by tarnished plant bug nymphs during bloom develop into "catfaced" fruitlets. University of Maine Extension.
Key Points:
Tarnished plant bug (TPB) is the most economically significant pest of...
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Now is the time to trellis and prune your tomatoes. A trellis is simply a support system for your tomato plants to keep them off the ground and promote good air circulation. Trellising is important because it supports strong stems,...
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Giant pumpkin seedlings sprouting in the greenhouse
University of Minnesota Extension's horticulture team is growing giant pumpkins at the Arboretum! Track our pumpkins' progress throughout the season in Yard and Garden News.
The giant...
Rose Ann Krause, 94
Rose Ann Krause, age 94, of Rockford, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, June 19, 2022. She was born September 30, 1927, in De Smet, South Dakota, the daughter of Arthur and Kate (Boss) Rydbom.
Rose Ann was baptized on May 10, 1945, and confirmed in the...
About a week ago, there was some major flooding in Yellowstone National Park which has significantly changed the oldest national park. The flooding destroyed homes, roads, and bridges. The flooding started from rising water levels from the Yellowstone River.
Part of Yellowstone Park in Montana may...