Gardener Resources
Want help identifying a house plant you received from a friend? Trying to get rid of squash bugs in your garden? Seeking guidance on selecting and planting a new apple tree? RCMG volunteers can help. We offer a variety of helpful, research-based resources. If you can't find your answer in the resources below, please contact us with questions.
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Check out The Garden Blog for helpful tips and tricks. Also see:.
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Through the Seasons for Ramsey County garden news.
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Yard and Garden News by University of Minnesota Extension.
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Green Ramsey for news about recycling, energy, and environmental issues.
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Bee Lab News for pollinator research, news, and projects.
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My Minnesota Woods for tree and forest stewardship info.
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Looking for the latest gardening news?
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Looking for help to identify a plant, pest, or disease?
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Use the Solve A Problem Section from UMN Extension Yard and Garden site.
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Also see the DNR's list of invasive plants found in Minnesota.
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To recycle food scraps and non-recyclable paper into compost, visit a Ramsey County food scraps site..
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To recycle yard waste including leaves, grass, branches and other garden waste*, visit a Ramsey County yard waste collection site.
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Visit Water Wisely to learn how to conserve water, Minnesota's namesake resource!
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Visit Flowers for Pollinators for info on creating a pollinator-friendly landscape in your own yard.
Looking for a way to make a positive impact on the environment?
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Recycling your organics helps avoid methane emissions that contribute to global climate change. It also returns essential nutrients to the soil and improves soil health.
* State law prohibits leaves, grass clippings, brush and other plant material from being mixed with your trash.
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Looking for a Master Gardener or do you have any other questions?
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The UMN Extension's Yard and Garden site has flower, fruit and vegetable planting guides as well as other helpful info!
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Go to the UMN Extension Ask a Master Gardener site to search for answers
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Call 612-301-7590 and a Master Gardener volunteer will research the problem and return your call.
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You can also Find Us at a number of events throughout the year!