Pruning shade trees
By Amy Chapman, University of Minnesota Extension Gardener The benefits of trees are many. Not only are they a pleasure to view; they offer social, …
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The Prairie in November
This time of year can be bleak: the colors of October have faded, the flowers have been frosted, and our color palette seems to descend into various shades of …
Still time to do some yard work
Even though it is nearly November, the sunshine and warm temperatures have lulled us into thinking we still have plenty of time to get our yards and gardens …
Our eight-legged friends
By Allison Holzer, Interpretive Naturalist, Kroening Interpretive Center There are many animals that we associate with the coming of autumn: deer, turkeys, …
Add fall color to your garden
By Debbie Nelson, Master Gardener, U of M Minnesota Extension Service, Hennepin County Fall colors usually mean the crimson, orange and gold of the trees of …
Becoming a Master Gardener
As I begin my 15th year writing this Potting Shed column for the Camden Community News, I am also completing 19 years serving as a Hennepin County Master …
Minneapolis vs. St. Paul: Blame it on the Mississippi
Those of us who grew up in the Twin Cities know that there exists a certain rivalry between our two major cities. Have you ever wondered why that is? It’s …
Loving the lilies
Lilies are now in mid-bloom in a variety of colors and they will probably continue to put on quite a good show for another few weeks. Lilies are perennial …
Poison ivy—the summer scourge
I hear that there are people who are unaffected by poison ivy, but I am certainly not one of them. I spent my first week of 7th grade itching my way through a …
Spend less time mowing, and more time enjoying your lawn
By Debbie Nelson, Master Gardener, U of M Extension Service, Hennepin County For many people, most of their time spent gardening is spent on maintaining their …