spring
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...
Spring is synonymous with rebirth. Each spring, flowers begin to bloom again, grass starts to grow and people from all walks of life rekindle their love affair with the great outdoors. Spring also marks the return of a familiar foe: allergies.
Seasonal allergies can put a damper on even the most...
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April has been colder and wetter than usual, which has gardeners feeling restless. While it’s not too early to complete a few garden tasks despite the cold and dreary weather, others should be left for warmer days ahead.
Keep pollinators...
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Minnesota is coming off from one of the rainiest and coolest Aprils in recorded history. According to climate summaries, April 2022 was among the top ten coldest in Minnesota’s history and average temperatures were 6 to 8 degrees F below...
Spring is a season of rebirth in more ways than one. Spring is when certain animals emerge from hibernation, while many species lay eggs or give birth this time of year. Flowers and trees also bloom in spring, providing spectacular foliage and awe-inspiring color.
People also may feel like they...
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If you haven’t already, get your order in for bare-root plants. Buying plants as bare-root can offer cost savings over containerized or balled and burlapped plants. However, bare-root plants are limited in supply and they are only...
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