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Lawn with summer annual grassy weeds and perennial broadleaves that encroached into thin turf
With autumn approaching, we will begin seeing cooler daytime and evening temperatures, along with (hopefully) more predictable rainfall...
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The application period to become a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteer is open through Oct. 1.
Extension Master Gardeners bring science-based horticulture knowledge and practices to Minnesota, promoting healthy...
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We hope you’re all staying cool and taking plenty of popsicle breaks. This week, humans, pathogens, raccoons, and birds alike are enjoying all of the fruits and vegetables that August has to offer.
Crop updates
Watermelons: During a...
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Fall cover crop planting is right around the corner, and this blog post is full of resources to help you with species selection, seeding rate, and seeding methods.
Choosing a cover crop
The first step to choosing a cover crop for...
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Extension field days are a great way for commercial and backyard growers to come together, ask questions, and learn from each other.
This year's UMN Annual Grape Extension Field Day will showcase research in cold-hardy varieties, pest...
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Map of woodlands of Minnesota, courtesy of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
We’re back again with more climate resilient and critter-friendly tree and plant lists! For those of you looking to rewild your backyard woods, all of...
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Our team is in Iowa this week for the National Association of County Agricultural Agents annual meeting, so we’re bringing you a special issue of vegetables from the Iowa State Fair. While the attractions the fair is known for are butter...
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Map of woodlands of Minnesota, courtesy of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Today we're sharing our recommended trees and plants for the Rochester Plateau and Blufflands (region 9 on the map), also commonly referred to as the...
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We're reaching the summer tipping point where most people have planted their last successions of major crops like broccoli, carrots, beets, etc., and growers are shifting into a slightly different workload that's more focused on harvest...
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Melons are one of the trickiest plants to grow, because the guidelines around harvest are confusing and often contradictory. I often hear growers express frustration because their melons seem ripe but don’t have much flavor, or because...
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