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!

The drought is real. Combat that by watering everything until it freezes. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer.

The drought is real. Combat that by watering everything until it freezes. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer.

Parts of the state 9 inches short of average rainfall.

The fall harvest has to be put somewhere. Squash. potatoes and root vegetable need to be stored properly. Get some tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

The fall harvest has to be put somewhere. Squash. potatoes and root vegetable need to be stored properly. Get some tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Storing fall vegetables.

Last September was the driest on record so watering this time of year is the best thing to do for your yard and outdoor gardens. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.   ext.umn.edu

Last September was the driest on record so watering this time of year is the best thing to do for your yard and outdoor gardens. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Last September was the driest on record so watering this time of year is the best thing to do for your yard and outdoor gardens. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. &nbsp; ext.umn.edu

Water, Water, Water.

When and how to bring in those outdoor plants. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.   ext.umn.edu

When and how to bring in those outdoor plants. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

When and how to bring in those outdoor plants. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. &nbsp; ext.umn.edu

Fall transition

Here's a great list of fall lawn and garden prep from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Here's a great list of fall lawn and garden prep from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Fall lawn and garden prep

It's the perfect time of year for lawn care. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.   ext.umn.edu

It's the perfect time of year for lawn care. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

It's the perfect time of year for lawn care. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. &nbsp; ext.umn.edu

Fall lawn care.

The change of season means getting your lawn ready for winter. Learn more from U of MN extension horticuluralist Mary Meyer   ext.umn.edu

The change of season means getting your lawn ready for winter. Learn more from U of MN extension horticuluralist Mary Meyer ext.umn.edu

The change of season means getting your lawn ready for winter. Learn more from U of MN extension horticuluralist Mary Meyer &nbsp; ext.umn.edu

Feels like fall!

Fall is the perfect time for lawn care. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Fall is the perfect time for lawn care. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

Now's the perfect time for lawn care.

Now's the time to get enrolled in county extension master gardener programs. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturist Teresa Rooney.   ext.umn.edu

Now's the time to get enrolled in county extension master gardener programs. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Now's the time to get enrolled in county extension master gardener programs. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturist Teresa Rooney. &nbsp; ext.umn.edu

Master gardener programs.

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

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

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