May 2023 Happy Mother's Day! Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about who influenced their passion for gardening.

May 2023 Beware of Jumping Worms, an invasive species that is ruining ecosystems and gardens as they deplete the topsoil of nutrients. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright discuss how to prevent them, how to know if you have them, and what to do it you do. They are AWFUL!

May 12, 2023 Master Gardener Barb Lamson talks about volunteering at the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum and teaching the kids about gardening, plus timely garden topics.

April 21, 2023 Master Gardeners Barb and Karen talk about what's going on this cold, wet spring for the gardener. They talk about jumping worms, plant sales, and more.

March 31, 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright discuss the importance of getting kids started in gardening at a young age and how it benefits their health. They also discuss starting seeds and what else to do in early spring.

April 7, 2023 The snow of 2023 is finally melting so we can see the ground again... but what can we do out in the garden? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about what it's okay to do, and why you need to wait on other plant-related tasks.

April 2023 Spring ephemerals are the first blooms in the spring. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about what to look for.

April 2023 Now that spring is here, the snow has melted (or is melting), gardeners can't wait to get out and dig. But Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright warn there are consequences to getting out too early!

April 2023 The Minnesota River Valley Master Gardeners are holding "Spring Alive", a spring gardening workshop for all. The event will be held April 29, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Pioneer Bank in Mankato. Topics include tomatoes, native plants, climate change impact on trees and shrubs in Minnesota and Weather Trends.

April 2023 Once the soil warms to 35 - 40 degrees, you can plant a few things outside, but NOT all. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright let you know when it's okay to plant for success.