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As you shop for new plants this year, look for plants that provide nectar and pollen for pollinators like this anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum).
After a winter that tried our patience, temperatures are at last holding seasonally...
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Yarrow is a drought-tolerant favorite in Minnesota landscapes and can be divided in the spring (cultivar ‘Moonshine’ is pictured).
Spring is a great time to divide certain perennials in your garden. Division produces more plants for...
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In October 2022, Extension educators visited 20 community gardens and urban farms in Ramsey County to conduct soil tests. All 20 sites used county compost and many of the gardens had applied compost for years.
While compost is an important...
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April 3 update from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health: 2023 HPAI wave begins less than four months since last detection in Minnesota
Please refer to the MBAH for up-to-date information and resources in other languages.
HPAI or avian...
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Even though there still may be snow in the forecast, it’s time to think about testing your soil to prepare for summer.
Whenever we get questions about fertilizing lawns and gardens at Extension, we always ask if a soil test was done on the...
Spring is one of the most popular seasons of the year. After several months of chilly temperatures in many regions, spring provides a welcome reprieve from the cold.
Moderate temperatures makes it much more comfortable and inviting to venture outdoors, particularly for families with children who...
Spring is a season of renewal. When the flowers are blooming and the trees are budding and the weather is pleasantly warm, people often feel inspired to make changes around their homes. Work may begin with culling belongings and organizing essentials.
There is debate regarding where the practice of...
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A wild black currant in full bloom, ripe for harvesting flowers.
Over the weekend, I left the city to visit my family in southwestern Minnesota. My dad and I hiked to a series of paths winding between the Crow River, two miles from town...
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This long, wet spring has made transplant production a challenge. We got more reports of disease issues from young plants in the greenhouse than usual, and as these plants are getting ready to be planted, let’s think how these issues may...
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As we come out of a chilly few weeks, insects are warming up too. While the cold has slowed all insects, our cold-tolerant early-season pests are getting ready to emerge. Degree day models for seedcorn maggot and cabbage maggot indicate...
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