University of Minnesota horticulturist/educators Laura Irish Hanson and Jon Trappe remind us to get those bulbs in and tend to our gardens NOW before the cold weather hits. We scored with the nice weather this weekend - get out and get everything ready for next season! And tips on how to seed your lawn. Smart Gardens has the hot tips from the professionals this morning! For any gardening questions with your project visit extension.umn.edu

The seasonal clock is ticking..

UMN Extension Horticulturist Mary Meyer talks about all the fun PUMPKIN happenings at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum! Plus APPLES! And… the scarecrow display! Fall is the best. Then tips on how to actually grow your own pumpkins for next year. Then how to properly bring our hibiscus inside for the season, planting bulbs in the fall, and a question about fruit trees. For any gardening questions with your project visit extension.umn.edu

Pumpkin season!

Lawns typically go dormant this time of the year. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Lawns typically go dormant this time of the year. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Lawn starting to brown.

Your questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalists Mary Meyer and Jon Trappe. ext.umn.edu

Your questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalists Mary Meyer and Jon Trappe. ext.umn.edu

Summer weed control and starting second crop veggies.

Years of drought and now lots of moisture....your outdoor plants could be under some stress. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Years of drought and now lots of moisture....your outdoor plants could be under some stress. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Your outdoor plants could be under stress.

Is it too late to trim lilacs? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Is it too late to trim lilacs? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Trimming lilacs

Wet weather brings the powdery mildew. Is it harmful? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Wet weather brings the powdery mildew. Is it harmful? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

&nbsp; Wet weather brings the powdery mildew. Is it harmful? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

powdery mildew

Keeping up will all to do this time of year is a challenge. That's the joys of the gardener. Your questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Keeping up will all to do this time of year is a challenge. That's the joys of the gardener. Your questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

The list is long for the gardener this time of year.

After spring plants bloom, when is it safe to move them?Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

After spring plants bloom, when is it safe to move them?Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Moving spring blooming plants.

Should I mulch my lawn clippings or bag and compost? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and turf expert Dr. Jon Trappe. ext.umn.edu

Should I mulch my lawn clippings or bag and compost? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and turf expert Dr. Jon Trappe. ext.umn.edu

Mulch or bag lawn clippings?

Your gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Your gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Full speed ahead with your spring/summer gardening.

Early spring...it's warm enough to start those outside plants. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Early spring...it's warm enough to start those outside plants. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

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