WCCO's Smart Gardens

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WCCO's Smart Gardens episodes

October 05, 2024 Fungus Among The Leaves, Fruits Falling from Trees, and Perennials ,
The Garden sale is on! What is happening to the fruit and nuts on trees this year? How to deal with leaf scab? Fungus on buckthorn? Shrub maintenance. Winterizing the lawn. Preventing pests from damaging your plants. When to prune trees? Getting rid of gnats. Preventing moss. Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu
32 min
September 28, 2024 Lilacs, Tree Health, and Care for your Outdoor Plants
Lilacs are still blooming in September. Tree health. Seasonal hosta care. What time should the lawn be mowed? Recognizing herbicide damage. Apple tree issues. Grooming sumac. When will the maple trees get their fall color? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer.
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36 min
September 21, 2024 Smart Gardens Creeping Charlie, Buckthorn, Moss, and More
How to handle unwanted plants and weeds with horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and Dr. Jon Trappe.
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35 min
September 14, 2024 Taking care of your lawn, trees and flowers!
In today's episode we talked to U of MN Extension Master gardener Teresa Rooney to discuss how to deter emerald ash borers with your trees and garden, manual pollination of your flowers, properly curating your lawn and also Teresa shares more on the Master Gardener program. For questions and more information visit ext.umn.edu
37 min
September 07, 2024 Harvesting and prepping for winter and next spring.
Lot's to do this time of year Harvest...prep...winterize... Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and Dr. Jon Trappe.

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39 min
August 31, 2024 The best time of the year for gardeners.
Fall is the most rewarding time for gardeners. Fall fruits and veggies and more. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer.

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36 min
August 24, 2024 Live from the MN State Fair
U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and Dr. Jon Trappe answer your questions live from the Minnesota State Fair.

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35 min
August 17, 2024 Lilacs are taking a beating this summer.
Lilacs around the region are looking pretty bad. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.

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36 min
August 10, 2024 Great grass growing weather.
This cool weather is great for growing grass...and weeds. What should you do? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.

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38 min
August 03, 2024 Japanese beetles, grass seeding, tree growth and more!
A variety of gardening and tree care discussion on today’s show! From preventing Japanese beetles, seeding new grass, growing healthy trees - U of MN Extension master gardener Teresa Rooney walks us through various questions from listeners with gardening and tree related questions! Visit ext.umn.edu for more information!

39 min