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!

Will it hurt my plants if they're are budding because of the warm weather? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer.. ext.umn.edu

Will it hurt my plants if they're are budding because of the warm weather? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer.. ext.umn.edu

Spring plants new budding because of warm weather.

Christmas cactus not blooming ? Here's some tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Christmas cactus not blooming ? Here's some tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Christmas cactus care

Turf expert Jon Trappe U of MN master gardener Teresa Rooney answer your lawn and gardening questions. ext.umn.edu

Turf expert Jon Trappe U of MN master gardener Teresa Rooney answer your lawn and gardening questions. ext.umn.edu

Continued unseasonably warm.

A dry and mild fall means you can still water and dormant seed. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

A dry and mild fall means you can still water and dormant seed. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Pretty dry and mild.

It's the perfect time of year for dormant seeding. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

It's the perfect time of year for dormant seeding. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Dormant seeding time.

Outdoor gardening should be done, If not, finish up this weekend. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Outdoor gardening should be done, If not, finish up this weekend. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Outdoor gardening done. No excuses.

Going to be warm next week. Worried about those spring bulbs? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Going to be warm next week. Worried about those spring bulbs? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Spring bulbs.

Timing is everything when it comes to dormant seeding. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.   ext.umn.edu

Timing is everything when it comes to dormant seeding. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Timing is everything when it comes to dormant seeding. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. &nbsp; ext.umn.edu

Dormant seeding.

Asparagus and garlic are just some of the veggies we overwinter. Learn how to do it right with tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Asparagus and garlic are just some of the veggies we overwinter. Learn how to do it right with tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Overwintering vegetables.

Fall is a busy time. Your fall lawn and gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Fall is a busy time. Your fall lawn and gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

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