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!

Experts from the U of M answer your gardening questions.

1-13-18 - Smart Gardens

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living!  Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn brings special guest agriculture educator Diane DeWitt in on the first show of 2018.

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living! Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn brings special guest agriculture educator Diane DeWitt in on the first show of 2018.

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living!&nbsp; Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn brings special guest agriculture educator Diane DeWitt in on the first show of 2018.

1-6-18 - Smart Garden

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living!  Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn brings special guest agriculture educator Diane DeWitt in on the first show of 2018.

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living!&nbsp; Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn brings special guest agriculture educator Diane DeWitt in on the first show of 2018.

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living!  University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Theresa Rooney is in on this final (and brutally cold) Saturday of 2017.

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living! University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Theresa Rooney is in on this final (and brutally cold) Saturday of 2017.

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living!&nbsp;&nbsp;University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Theresa Rooney is in on this final (and brutally cold) Saturday of 2017.

12-30-17 - Smart Garden

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living!  University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Theresa Rooney is in on this final (and brutally cold) Saturday of 2017.

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living!&nbsp;&nbsp;University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Theresa Rooney is in on this final (and brutally cold) Saturday of 2017.

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living!  Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn is in on this final Saturday before the Christmas holiday.

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living! Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn is in on this final Saturday before the Christmas holiday.

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living!&nbsp; Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn is in on this final Saturday before the Christmas holiday.

12-23-17 - Smart Garden

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living!  Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn is in on this final Saturday before the Christmas holiday.

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living!&nbsp; Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn is in on this final Saturday before the Christmas holiday.

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living!  Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn is in as we really dive into the Holiday season.

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living! Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn is in as we really dive into the Holiday season.

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living!&nbsp; Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn is in as we really dive into the Holiday season.

12-16-17 - Smart Garden

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living!  Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn is in as we really dive into the Holiday season.

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living!&nbsp; Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn is in as we really dive into the Holiday season.

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living!  Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn is in on a chilly December morning.

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living! Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn is in on a chilly December morning.

Denny Long and experts from University of Minnesota Extension answer listeners' questions on gardening and outdoor living!&nbsp; Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn is in on a chilly December morning.

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