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!

Your lawn and gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Prof. Mary Meyer.   ext.umn.edu

Your lawn and gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Prof. Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Your lawn and gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Prof. Mary Meyer. &nbsp; ext.umn.edu

Your gardening questions answered.

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

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

Your lawn and gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. &nbsp; ext.umn.edu

We answer your gardening questions 52 weeks a year.

Easy to buy for gifts for the gardener. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer.   ext.umn.edu

Easy to buy for gifts for the gardener. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Easy to buy for gifts for the gardener. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. &nbsp; ext.umn.edu

Gifts for the gardener.

Winter overwatering kills. Learn about the most common mistake we make when taking care of our indoor plant in the winter from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.   ext.umn.edu

Winter overwatering kills. Learn about the most common mistake we make when taking care of our indoor plant in the winter from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Winter overwatering kills. Learn about the most common mistake we make when taking care of our indoor plant in the winter from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. &nbsp; ext.umn.edu

Winter indoor plant care.

Great warm weekend to wrap up outdoor gardening. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Great warm weekend to wrap up outdoor gardening. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Wrap up outdoor yard work this warm weekend.

It's winter! Still time to mulch, cover and winterize things outdoors. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

It's winter! Still time to mulch, cover and winterize things outdoors. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Mulching, covering and winterizing.

Fix patchy grass now by dormant seeding. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Fix patchy grass now by dormant seeding. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Perfect time of year for dormant seeding.

Turf care questions answered by Dr. Jon Trappe from the U of MN along with U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.   ext.unm.edu

Turf care questions answered by Dr. Jon Trappe from the U of MN along with U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.unm.edu

Turf care questions answered by Dr. Jon Trappe from the U of MN along with U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. &nbsp; ext.unm.edu

Still dry...Don't stop watering!

U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney answers your fall gardening questions. ext.umn.edu

U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney answers your fall gardening questions. ext.umn.edu

Open lines for fall gardening care!

Julie Weisenhorn is our garden expert today on Smart Gardens.

Julie Weisenhorn is our garden expert today on Smart Gardens.

Julie Weisenhorn is our garden expert today on Smart Gardens.&nbsp;

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