Aug. 21, 2020

Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about our area prairies -- The Kasota Prairie and Benson Park and how you can enjoy our native plants as they once were. They also discuss the end of the Japanese Beetle season and more.

August 14, 2020

It's time to divide your Iris and Peonies. It's also mum time -- choose a hardy variety for year after year enjoyment. Don't hurt the friendly Soldier Beetle in yards now!

Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about this and many other timely topics.

July 31, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss:

-Seeds arriving from China, what to do with them

-Potatoes

-Onions

-Recruitment season for new Master Gardeners

July 24, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss that a brown lawn is normal in the summer time when the lawn goes dormant. They also talk about how to keep your container plants looking good in the high heat of summer.

July 17, 2020 Just when we've had enough of invasive bugs like the Japanese Beetles, the Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture has a new addition -- the Lily Leaf Beetle. It's now in the state and will wreak havoc on the true lilies. Karen Wright talks with Angie Ambourn, with the MDA's Pest Detection Unit.

July 10, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright discuss:

-Japanese Beetles

-returning land to its natural state

-water gardens

June 25, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about how plants won't thrive in the wrong place, and how you can adapt to be successful in growing.They also discuss plants for shade.

Dwayne Megaw pinch hits for Karen Wright talking with River Valley Master Gardener Barb Lamson on this week's edition of Gardening With Barb.

June 12, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss weeding your garden, what to do now, garden ponds and tadpoles and much more.

May 29, 2020 It's time to plant those warm weather crops. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about how to plant your tomatoes, things to do in the garden now, and more!