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!

Hot weather places extra stress on your lawn and gardens. Your questions answered by U of MN horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.

Hot weather places extra stress on your lawn and gardens. Your questions answered by U of MN horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.

7-31-21 - Smart Gardens

Watering restriction everywhere. When, How much, or even can you water? Your questions answered by U of MN  horticulturalist Mary Meyer.

Watering restriction everywhere. When, How much, or even can you water? Your questions answered by U of MN horticulturalist Mary Meyer.

Watering restriction everywhere. When, How much, or even can you water? Your questions answered by U of MN&nbsp; horticulturalist Mary Meyer.

7-24-21 - Smart Gardens

Hot and dry is not the right time to transplant your spring blooming plants. Learn more for U of MN Extension Horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.

Hot and dry is not the right time to transplant your spring blooming plants. Learn more for U of MN Extension Horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.

7-17-21 - Smart Gardens

Trees need your attention with the dry conditions. Learn more from U of MN extension educator Mary Meyer.

Trees need your attention with the dry conditions. Learn more from U of MN extension educator Mary Meyer.

7-10-21 - Smart Gardens

Summertime lawn and garden questions answered by U of MN Extension Horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.

Summertime lawn and garden questions answered by U of MN Extension Horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.

7-3-21 - Smart Gardens

Heat and lack of water causes problems in gardens and lawns. Learn more from U of MN master gardener Teresa Rooney.

Heat and lack of water causes problems in gardens and lawns. Learn more from U of MN master gardener Teresa Rooney.

6-26-21 - Smart Gardens

The heat is taking it's toll on our lawns and gardens. U of MN extension horticulturalists Julie Weisenhorn and Maggie Reiter answer your questions.

The heat is taking it's toll on our lawns and gardens. U of MN extension horticulturalists Julie Weisenhorn and Maggie Reiter answer your questions.

6-19-21 - Smart Gardens

Hot weather lawn and garden tips from U of MN Extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer.

Hot weather lawn and garden tips from U of MN Extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer.

6-12-21 - Smart Gardens

Hot weather gardening tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.

Hot weather gardening tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.

6-5-21 - Smart Gardens

Your lawn and garden questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and turf specialist Maggie Reiter.

Your lawn and garden questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and turf specialist Maggie Reiter.

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