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!

A perfect weekend to bring those indoor flowers and veggies you started outdoors, Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

A perfect weekend to bring those indoor flowers and veggies you started outdoors, Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Indoor to outdoor.

A full show with answers to your questions from turf expert Jon Trappe and u of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

A full show with answers to your questions from turf expert Jon Trappe and u of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Lawn care and spring gardening tips from the experts.

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

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

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Powdery mildew is everywhere as the season gets warmer. Can you stop it? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Powdery mildew is everywhere as the season gets warmer. Can you stop it? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Powdery mildew

Damage from rabbits, deer, moles and voles show up this time of year. Fix  their impact with tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.   ext.umn.edu

Damage from rabbits, deer, moles and voles show up this time of year. Fix their impact with tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Damage from rabbits, deer, moles and voles show up this time of year. Fix&nbsp; their impact with tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. &nbsp; ext.umn.edu

Critter damage.

Plenty to do outside now that spring is here. Check out some do's and don'ts from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Plenty to do outside now that spring is here. Check out some do's and don'ts from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Spring has finally arrived.

Is it too early to get on that yard? Springtime lawn care questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and turf expert Dr. Jon Trappe. ext.umn.edu

Is it too early to get on that yard? Springtime lawn care questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and turf expert Dr. Jon Trappe. ext.umn.edu

Thinking about lawn care.

There's a big plant sale coming up in Hennepin County. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

There's a big plant sale coming up in Hennepin County. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

There's a big plant sale coming up.

With spring upon us, now's a great time to trim certain trees and shrubs. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

With spring upon us, now's a great time to trim certain trees and shrubs. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Shrub and tree trimming time.

What do I start now and what do I wait on with spring seeds and plants? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

What do I start now and what do I wait on with spring seeds and plants? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

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