GARDENING
'Fairy rings' appear on lawns
I love coming to work on Fridays. I just never know what might be waiting for me on my desk. This morning I had an assortment of oak galls, a very active brown spider (you’ll be happy to know it wasn’t a brown recluse) and many questions about mushrooms in lawns and, in particular, fairy rings.By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , September 01, 2010
Sweet corn is rich in flavor, nutrients
The availability of that mouthwatering, succulent, buttery taste of sweet corn is a common delight in the late summer activities that surround most of us. You can get it at the local farmer’s market, in the stores, via roadside stands, at county and state fairs and even in your own garden. It is one of those wonderful vegetables that is easy to grow and always rewards us with ears of corn too numerous to eat all at once.
By John Zvirovski , August 21, 2010
A bumper crop growing in a confined space
Nicole Guida overlooks her wondrous garden and lets out a moan.
“Other people have red tomatoes,” she said. “I don’t have red tomatoes.”
By Sarah Smith , August 18, 2010
Healthy tomatoes in your garden
After a slow start and curly leaves, my tomatoes have finally hit their stride! Tall and bushy, and loaded with green fruit, I can’t wait to see that red blush and bite into my first Early Girl of the season.By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , August 18, 2010
DNR advises holding off pruning trees until October
Outdoor News- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says the state's oak trees shouldn't be pruned until October due to an attack by a fungal disease.
August 15, 2010
What's wrong with my plant?
This summer’s weather has been so strange: hot and dry, cool and wet, and every combination in between.By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , August 04, 2010
Garden bus trip with master gardeners
On Thursday, August 5, the Douglas County Master Gardeners will once again sponsor a Garden Bus Tour.By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , July 28, 2010
It’s raspberry time
With increased cancer rates and a growing outcry against processed, chemically-treated foods, homegrown farmers have found themselves in a popular position these days.
By Nathan Kitzmann , July 22, 2010
Growing Green: Horticulture Night at WCROC
Get ready to ROC! July 29 is the annual Horticulture Night at the West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris.By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , July 13, 2010
Rent a farmer? Growers visit city backyards
Anders Gurda hops off his bike at various backyards in Minneapolis, grabs his garden tools and starts weeding.
By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred , July 12, 2010
Hydrangeas impressive in garden setting
There are some flowering plants that seem to have been around forever. Plants such as the roses, lilacs, lilies, petunias, peonies, snapdragons and hydran-gea seem to stand out for me the most. It is the hydrangea plant that always puts me in awe with its enormous heads of creamy white flowers that seem to bloom in either shade or sun. Just like the lilacs, when these plants are in bloom, they take notice in the garden and become quite the focal point.
By John Zvirovski , July 10, 2010
Annual Tour of Gardens July 11
The weather has warmed, your gardens are planted, weeded and growing; and you’re ready to kick back and see what’s cookin’ in someone else’s garden bed.By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , July 07, 2010
Community gardens beginning to thrive this summer
Community gardens have begun to sprout this summer throughout Hubbard County.
Gardens have been planted at River Heights Apartments and Cornerstone Apartments in Park Rapids, along with Akeley and Laporte. Trees were planted in Nevis.
By Anna Erickson , June 16, 2010
Get your pails and buckets ready for berry picking season!
Fresh, juicy Minnesota grown strawberries are a summertime favorite and the picking season is upon us. Many strawberry growers in southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro area are ready for business and other locations statewide will soon follow.June 09, 2010
Growing Green: Water your trees
Planting has been very challenging this season.By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , June 09, 2010
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