GARDENING
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Q: I have two maple trees, but only one leafed out last year. They both had buds. I suspect the one froze out.
By Ron Smith , March 10, 2010
Let's get growing - learn about gardens
It’s that time of year again. Spring is just around the corner, seeds are ordered, and local master gardener groups are gearing up for their annual education days.By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , March 10, 2010
‘Pickle Bill’ workshop planned
WALNUT GROVE — “Peddling Your Pickles Safely?” is a workshop for those interested in learning about the requirements of the Minnesota “Pickle Bill” legislation. The workshop will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., April 28, at the Walnut Grove Community Center, 311 6th St.
By Daily Globe , March 09, 2010
Start thinking about planting seeds for your garden
FARGO - Spring seems like a long way off, but in the gardening world, it is closer than we think. Seed catalogs are out, which gives the avid gardener an itch this time of year.By NDSU Extension Service , March 06, 2010
Hortiscope: Broadleaf control may not help strawberry crop
Q: My son and I are growing some purple wood sorrel. Somehow a pink variegated plant popped up. I was wondering if you had ever seen this variety.By Ron Smith , January 27, 2010
Forcing bulbs
Those first few flakes of winter have fallen and melted (and fallen again!). The turtlenecks and sweaters have made their way to my dresser and I am eagerly looking forward to the coming season… until it lasts forever.By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , October 28, 2009
Northern hardy garden mums
Autumn is a wonderful time in the flower garden. Autumn joy sedum, fall blooming asters, coreopsis and goldenrod abound, but my favorites by far are chrysanthemums.By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , September 23, 2009
Conference offers youth perspective on gardening programs
CHANHASSEN — Put a kid in a garden and watch what grows! A bountiful harvest of self-esteem, responsibility, love of nature and positive work ethic, are just a few of the amazing bumper “crops.”
September 18, 2009
Park Rapids area CSA fields bumper crop
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. - The summer that never was drove people off the lakes, bike trails and parks.
But the garden gods smiled down upon the region.
By Sarah Smith , September 07, 2009
Lakes and Valley CSA serves 87 homes with an abundance of unique crops
The summer that never was drove people off the lakes, bike trails and parks.
But the garden gods smiled down upon the region.
South of town, at the Lakes and Valley CSA, the five-acre organic farm Anne Morgan tends with her husband and staff, the berries flourished, the melons are abundant and unusual crops sprang to life.
By Sarah Smith , September 05, 2009
Add some zing to green beans
While fresh green beans are available most of the year, their peak season is May to October. They are now available at local farmers markets, and I’ve been taking advantage of their abundance.By Andrea Hunter Halgrimson , September 02, 2009
Pruning vines promotes ripening
If your melons, pumpkins, or tomatoes that have set on enough fruit to supply your needs for the year, it is OK to prune off the ends of the vine.By Kyle Schulz, Master Gardener , August 26, 2009
Gardening calendars available through BC Extension office
The award winning 12-month gardening calendar (9 x 12 inches, 30 pages, spiral bound) is filled with new, full-color photographs that highlight each month.August 21, 2009
Gardeners wanted for NDSU project
North Dakota State University is looking for 200 families to test new vegetable varieties.By Forum staff reports , August 12, 2009
Stay and play: Farmers markets spring into action
It just wouldn’t be summer without those side carts along the street full of fresh produce.
August 07, 2009
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A time to grow
I had a variety of topics from which to choose this week, however I choose gardening. I did not choose it because summer has begun; I chose it with hopes that you will read this column on
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