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Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteers help rebuild native plant communities
A field of wild lupines (Lupinus perennis), a native Minnesota plant not to be confused with the large-leafed lupine native to western North America that has...
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What do Firecracker dwarf sunflower, Emerald Tower basil, Amazing cauliflower and Sugar Ann snap peas have in common? They’re all varieties that won first place in the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener seed trials.
Each...
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When saving tomato seeds, look for unblemished fruits from healthy, disease-free plants.
The gardening season is coming to a close. If you are saving seeds, now is the time to start collecting them.
Choosing which seeds to save
Some...
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When saving tomato seeds, look for unblemished fruits from healthy, disease-free plants.
The recent cool mornings are a reminder that the gardening season is coming to a close. While next spring can seem impossibly far away, if you...
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Seedlings reaching toward a grow light
If you’ve shopped for grow lights recently, you have likely noticed that there are a lot of different options for seed-starting lights. They come in a variety of colors, shapes and prices. Let's...
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As I write this, most of the state is experiencing a blizzard, and summer couldn’t feel further away. Believe it or not, it’s already time to plant vegetables like onions, leeks, and celery, as well as a variety of flowers. This article...
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Catalogs are filling up our mailboxes, both hard copy and virtual! Garden centers have stocked up. Time to get your seeds ordered for the 2022 growing season. Seeds have been in short supply for the past two years due to reduced staffing,...
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Spring weather is finally here, and it’s time to start planting seeds. Starting seeds at home doesn’t need to be expensive, fancy or difficult.
Serious gardeners who want to start large quantities of seeds will benefit from certain...