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!

Moving indoor tropical plants outdoors for the summer takes planning. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Moving indoor tropical plants outdoors for the summer takes planning. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Tropical plants.

You can start some seeds now to jump start your spring gardening. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

You can start some seeds now to jump start your spring gardening. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

It's seed starting time.

All this snow is good...insulating and protecting your outdoor plants. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

All this snow is good...insulating and protecting your outdoor plants. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

All this snow is good!

It's the perfect time for apple and oak pruning. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist  Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

It's the perfect time for apple and oak pruning. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

It's the perfect time for apple and oak pruning. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist&nbsp; Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

It's pruning time of the year.

Growing anything requires study, learning and planning. Now's the time for that. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Growing anything requires study, learning and planning. Now's the time for that. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

It's study, learn and planning time.

When planning your spring, have a list of what worked, and what didn't to ensure success. Learn more from U ofd MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

When planning your spring, have a list of what worked, and what didn't to ensure success. Learn more from U ofd MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Keep a list of gardening successes and failures.

Lots to do for the gardener this time of year. Planning ensures success. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Lots to do for the gardener this time of year. Planning ensures success. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Planning for Spring!

It's that time of year for the gardener to start shopping for seeds for this coming growing season. Get tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

It's that time of year for the gardener to start shopping for seeds for this coming growing season. Get tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

It's seed catalog  season.

This may be a slow time of the year for the gardener, but there is plenty to look forward to. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

This may be a slow time of the year for the gardener, but there is plenty to look forward to. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Things to look forward to as a gardener.

There's plenty to do in winter for the gardener. Get tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney, ext.umn.edu

There's plenty to do in winter for the gardener. Get tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney, ext.umn.edu

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