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Jill Pertler “Slices of Life” By Jill Pertler I look forward to getting out into the garden each spring. I’ve never been able to define why or where the pull comes between Mother Earth and me – until this year. And it’s about more than dirtying my hands in her soil. Last week I was…

By Kylee Sherod, U of M Extension Do you have an ash tree that provides great shade for your home? Have you noticed the leaves beginning to curl, drop, or develop spots? If so, your tree may have a disease known as Anthracnose. This disease can affect a variety of trees including ash, maple, oak, and…

By Kylee Sherod, U of M Extension Minnesota has more than 14 billion trees. With the state tree being the Red Pine, it is not hard to imagine the majority of these are evergreens. Evergreen trees are typically conifers, meaning they have needles and cones. These trees have specific favorable conditions and can be troublesome in…

By Katie Winslow, U of M Extension For many people, asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a true sign of spring in their gardens. Asparagus is a long lasting, perennial plant from which you consume the shoot or spear. Later in the summer, these shoots develop into tall plants with fine leaves or ferns. The ferns store energy…

Top vegetables and flowers recommended for Minnesota gardeners By Katie Winslow, U of M Extension Want to know some of the best vegetable or flower varieties to try in your garden or planter this coming year? Before ordering seeds from a catalog, take a closer look at University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners’ new list of…

By Karen Johnson, Extension Educator McLeod & Meeker County Attention all gardening enthusiasts. The McLeod County Extension Master Gardeners’ 2019 Annual Gardening Education Day will be Saturday, April 13 at the Crow River Golf Club, Hutchinson. Come join the McLeod County Extension Master Gardeners for a day of great speakers, gardening education, vendors, door prizes and much…

By Karen Johnson, Extension Educator McLeod & Meeker County Attention all gardening enthusiasts. The McLeod County Extension Master Gardeners’ 2019 Annual Gardening Education Day will be Saturday, April 13 at the Crow River Golf Club, Hutchinson. Come join the McLeod County Extension Master Gardeners for a day of great speakers, gardening education, vendors, door prizes and much…

By Katie Winslow, U of M Extension The official start of Spring is about one month away. I do not know about you, but I am more than ready for some good spring weather. While we wait, you may consider starting a few seeds indoors. Starting garden flower and vegetable plants in the home can provide…

Trees are an essential element of soil and water conservation. Planting trees from the Meeker Soil and Water Conservation District is an affordable way to support conservation work and improve our shared environment. Whether you are looking to protect your investments by putting a shelterbelt around your feedlot, farm yard, or home; reduce water pollutants…

By Katie Winslow, U of M Extension University of Minnesota Extension, along with local Extension Educators, will be hosting a fruit and vegetable grower workshop focused on management and pests Wednesday, March 27, in Little Falls and Alexandria, Minn. The Little Falls, session will be from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Little Falls City Hall. The…