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Forsythia flower buds above the snowline did not survive winter temperatures. The buds that are blooming were covered with snow and protected from dieback.
You have to be tough to be a plant in Minnesota. Our plants endure cold, heat,...
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Farmers, food hubs, distributors, and other interested partners are invited to attend an informational webinar on March 29th from 2:30 - 3:30 to learn more about the Farm to School Grant Program and how to work with schools.
This webinar...
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February and March are good months for pruning some of our woody landscape plants. By now, trees and shrubs are dormant. The ground is also solidly frozen, making it easier to reach branches and remove them. And with the exception of...
Winter arrives with fanfare as Christmas, Chanukah and New Year's Eve all take place within days of the first day of the season. Parties and shopping may distract people from the weather around them, but after resolutions are made and the decorations are packed away, it's not long before it's time...
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The last few weeks in Minnesota have included blizzards, Siberian air masses and many inches of snow. We’re hunkered down inside, plant roots and seeds are waiting for warmer weather and mammals are looking for something to eat.
But where...
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University of Minnesota Extension is offering a series of apple tree pruning workshops across the state. These free workshops will take place throughout the winter months, the time of year when apple trees are dormant and pruning is...
The winter solstice occurs each year during the month of December in the northern hemisphere. In 2022, the winter solstice will take place on December 21 at 4:48 p.m. EST.
Solstices are significant events that occur twice per year. One occurs in the winter and one in the summer. The winter solstice...
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When the snow starts falling and winter is at its worst, I enjoy having green plants in my home office. One of my favorites is a humble ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia).
Basic ZZ plant care
Also called Zanzibar gem or Zee Zee plant...
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Amaryllis bulbs grow best if the soil is allowed to dry out between waterings. If the soil is too wet, the bulbs will rot.
People do love their houseplants and are responsible for their survival. However, sometimes TLC (tender loving...
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Rabbits browsing can kill branches by chewing through the cambium layer in bark resulting in girdling.
We’ve been encouraging Minnesota gardeners to get ready for winter by watering plants up until freeze, using fallen leaves as mulch...
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