May 15, 2020

It's finally warm enough to get out and plant most things in Minnesota. May 15 is the "official" last frost date in the state, so Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about what you can get out and do now. They also discuss a new aggressive gnat that has made Minnesota its home.

May 8, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about the unseasonably cool, May temps, and a frost warning. They talk about which plants to cover and which ones will be okay.

May 1, 2020 Happy May Day! And Happy Gardening. Finally it's warming up. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about what's going on in the garden.

April 24,2020

Spring has Sprung! Time to get out and garden. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about all things gardening including:

-Rusty Patch Bumble bee - Karen saw one in her garden! What you can do to attract this endangered species.

-Milorganite - It helps repel deer and other critters and provides organic fertilizer to your yard.

-It's still early to put out some things such as tomatoes, peppers, and others.

April 17, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss recovery from the recent freeze and snow, using aspirin in the garden to help your tomatoes, seed starting soil issues, and weeding the lake.

April 10, 2020

Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about some early spring chores. Other topics:

-Getting the raspberry patch ready

-Plants for your pond

-putting containers in the garden

-early spring plants

April 27, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about ways to keep deer out of the garden, including a DIY recipe trialed by the University of Minnesota.

April 20, 2020 Master Gardners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about the benefits of rain barrels and how you can get one through the state's Recycling program.

April 13, 2020 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson give tips on starting seeds for the Garden season.

April 3, 2020 Spring is here. What should you do with your lawn at this time of year? Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson offer tips.