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PRAIRIE GARDENER: Lovely lilacs

A garden staple in cold-winter regions, lilacs are best known for their flamboyant and typically fragrant flower clusters. And just when you thought we were done with the lilacs for another season, there is another on the scene — the Japanese tree lilac.

By Darrel Koehler , June 21, 2009

Otter Tail lakes groups to meet on Saturday

OTTERTAIL, Minn. – The Otter Tail Lakes Property Owners Association annual meeting will be at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Thumper Pond Conference Center here.

By Forum staff reports , June 16, 2009

Pruning trees promotes growth

Pruning trees promotes growth Early pruning a key to healthy trees.

By Associated Press , June 15, 2009

PRAIRIE GARDENER: The right tree: Do your homework before selecting, planting

Trees are not only a good way to improve the environment, but they also add beauty to our yards. Unlike other plantings, shade trees are a long-term investment, one that could continue for half a century or longer. So, we must choose wisely. This spring, interest in tree planting is even greater than normal as we face another possible disaster — the loss of our ash trees to the emerald ash borer.

By Darrel Koehler , June 14, 2009

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Bring the outdoors inside with interior renovations

As more and more homeowners choose to stay and play in their current homes instead of selling, Cheryl Smith of Bella Casa Interiors in downtown Red Wing offers five solid interior renovation tips, each of which easily can be accomplished in a weekend.

June 12, 2009

Yard, garden tour set June 23 in Barnesville

BARNESVILLE, Minn. – The Main Street Program here is hosting a yard and garden tour from 4 to 8 p.m. June 23.

By Forum staff reports , June 12, 2009

ERIC BERGESON: Living things are beautiful to the extent that they are temporary

This is probably the most beautiful week of the year. The petals of the flowering crab blooms have started to drop while the lilacs are just opening for one sensual, scented week of bloom. Unfortunately, for most people this week is also the busiest week of the year. People are as busy as the bees on the blooms.

By Eric Bergeson , June 07, 2009

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Bookmark these garden links

Warmer weather brings more weeds and more pests. Before you panic, check out these great online diagnostic tools from the University of Minnesota Extension Service.

By Jaime Chismar , June 06, 2009

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Variety of factors could cause leaves to curl up

Q: I have an anglewing begonia that lives in my greenhouse. Its leaves began curling up in tight curls from the sides toward the middle and then turning brown. What do I need to do to treat this problem?

By By Ron Smith , June 05, 2009

Rural Minnesota foreclosure rates swell

Rural Minnesota foreclosure rates swell Borrowers with traditional mortgages now struggling
ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s soaring home foreclosure rate has eased in the Twin Cities, but not in other parts of the state.

By Don Davis, Forum News Service , June 01, 2009

Garden takes root: Church members, refugees plant community plot

Garden takes root: Church members, refugees plant community plot They dug in the dirt side by side. Different faiths, different cultures, but the same mission: to grow a garden and friendships.

By Sherri Richards , May 31, 2009

Turf wars: Horticulturists share tips on how to best heal your yard from effects of flooding

Turf wars: Horticulturists share tips on how to best heal your yard from effects of flooding When Pam and Wayne Anderson host a high school graduation party for their daughter, Murphy, on Saturday, their River Drive home in Fargo will be clean and company-ready.

May 31, 2009

Recycled gear makes gardening even greener

Recycled gear makes gardening even greener Manufacturers are hitting pay dirt with recycled products designed for the garden.

By Dean Fosdick , May 30, 2009

Garden workshop set for June 13

The Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society will host a bird bath and stepping stone workshop from 9 to 10:30 a.m. June 13 at its Fargo greenhouse, 1201 28th Ave. N.

By Forum staff reports , May 28, 2009

Eight rules to grow by

Eight rules to grow by A little planning helps to ensure successful vegetable gardening So you’d like to follow Michelle Obama’s lead and start your own vegetable garden?

By Dean Fosdick, Associated Press , May 23, 2009

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