When to Start Seeds
Can I Start My Seeds Yet? As winter wears on and the end is nearly in sight, gardeners grow eager to get their hands dirty and start sowing seeds indoors…
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February 27, 2025
Pollinator-friendly fall garden cleanup
Remembering pollinators during fall garden chores As days get shorter, temperatures continue to cool and summer’s blossoms wither, it’s tempting to cut everything to the ground and tidy up before…
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September 27, 2024
Japanese Beetle
How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles
How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles The end of June and beginning of July is when Japanese beetles emerge from the ground in Minnesota and feed on our garden…
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July 8, 2024
What are Indeterminate vs. determinate tomatoes?
Knowing tomato terms helps you choose the right varieties for your needs For gardeners shopping for tomato plants, the range of options can be daunting, especially if you’re looking to…
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May 5, 2024
When to Start Pepper Seeds Indoors
When to Start Pepper Seeds Indoors in Minnesota Zone 4-5 Whether you're growing sweet bell peppers or hot varieties like jalapeno, cayenne, or habanero, you will need a lot of…
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March 1, 2024
When to Start Tomato Seeds Indoors
When to Start Tomato Seeds Indoors in Minnesota Zone 4-5 Tomatoes are the most popular home garden vegetable, but this warm season plant needs a lot of time to grow…
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March 1, 2024
What USDA Zone Changes Mean for MN Gardeners
What USDA Zone Changes Mean for MN Gardeners With the warming climate reflected in the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, a majority of Minnesota gardeners suddenly find themselves in…
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March 1, 2024
When to Plant Garlic in Zone 4 Minnesota?
When to Plant Garlic in Zone 4 Minnesota? The most common gardening question I get in the fall is "is it too late to plant garlic?" The good news is…
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October 9, 2023
What vegetables can I plant in late July in Minnesota?
What vegetables can I plant in late July in Minnesota? Looking to plant something midsummer after harvesting early crops such as lettuce, peas andspinach? You can grow a variety of…
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July 28, 2023
How Often and How Much to Water Tomato Plants?
How Often and How Much to Water Tomato Plants? The art and science of watering tomatoes Knowing when and how often to water your plants can sometimes feel more like…
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June 23, 2023