January 15, 2021 Gardening with Barb & Karen

Master Gardeners discuss why it's important to put your seed orders in early before stock is out. Plus much more.

Nov. 20,2020 Gardening with Barb and Karen

Two Master Gardeners discuss how it's more important to feed the soil vs. worrying about feeding the plant., and more!

Oct. 16, 2020 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about putting your garden to bed in the fall.

-How to prepare and store your Canna lily, Dahlia, Elephant Ear, Gladioli and others

-Planting cover crops has so many benefits

Oct. 9, 2020 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about things to get done this fall. They also discuss the wonders of the Aster.

October 2, 2020

Gardening with Barb and Karen. Master Gardeners share tips on gardening, including the importance of NOT putting your raked leaves in the street gutter; the importance of our local food shelves; what happens to trees when they are under stress and fall flowers like Aster.

Sept. 25, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about an new invasive plant found in Minnesota called Rough Potato, a member of the milkweed family. They also discuss planting garlic for fall, storing your summer bounty and good news for the day.

Sept. 18, 2020 Master Gardeners

Barb Lamson talks about how you can find free gardening supplies through Blue Earth County Environmental Services. Individuals can drop off supplies they don't need, and others can pick them up as needed. Barb says it includes items like deer repellent, bone meal, fertilizers and more of what other didn't use up.

This week on Gardening With Barb we'll hear some good news, talk about planting spring bulbs, find out what to do with the bumper crop of tomatoes and get a reminder to plant grass seed now.

August 28, 2020 Tis the season of recruiting for new Master Gardeners. The University of Minnesota Extension is looking for those interested in learning more about gardening of all types. Barb Lamson has been an MG for 39 years and is one of the pioneers. The deadline to apply is Oct. 1 for the coming season. Learn more: https://extension.umn.edu/master-gardener/become-master-gardener