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Minnesota has 49 species of native Orchids – many are quite abundant such as our state flower “Showy Lady’s-slippers” but many are considered rare and endangered. In this session John Pennoyer will be discussing many facts about our native orchids and also how to use your camera to capture images of these beautiful orchids. This…

By Karen Johnson, U of M Extension Educator, McLeod and Meeker Counties The 2020 Meeker County Gardener’s Gala will be held Tuesday, March 24, at the Church of St. Philip in Litchfield. All gardening enthusiasts are invited to come to an evening of education, fellowship, and planning for the upcoming growing season. Registration is from…

By Karen Johnson, Extension Educator, McLeod and Meeker County Attention all gardening enthusiasts. The McLeod County Extension Master Gardeners’ 2020 Annual Gardening Education Day will be Saturday, April 4, at the Crow River Golf Club and Banquet Facility in Hutchinson. Come join the McLeod County Extension Master Gardeners for a day of great speakers, gardening…

Help is available from the state’s Energy Assistance Program With subzero temperatures arriving throughout the state, the Minnesota Commerce Department reminds Minnesotans to apply to the state’s Energy Assistance Program for help paying their heating bills. For those who have not already applied for help this heating season, there is still time. Households with young…

By Katie Drewitz, U of M Extension If you are looking for something to do to get out of the house there are a few tasks you can be focusing on to help get you ready for spring, including pruning your trees. An old rule of thumb was to prune in winter while the plant…

By Katie Drewitz, U of M Extension The Stearns County Extension Master Gardeners are excited to offer their annual Gardening Education Day. On Saturday, March 7, gardening enthusiast from across the county and state will gather at the Gorecki Conference Center at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, to learn from experts about a…

By Katie Drewitz, U of M Extension As the cold January weather and shorter days drag on many of us are spending more time indoors. As we spend more time indoors, we may be giving more attention to our house plants and noticing a few things that need your attention. Let’s discuss how to properly care…

By Katie Drewitz, U of M Extension Many of you may have received or given poinsettias as gifts during the Holiday season. Sadly, many people do not know how to care for poinsettias, or believe that they will not turn color again next year, and end up throwing out the plant. However, with a little…

By Katie Winslow, U of M Ext. The cold weather hit us quick this year. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and Christmas will be here before we know it. All of that leads to the time of year when your Christmas cactus should be blooming. Or should it? Many people may wonder why their…