Will My Tree Make It? Assessing and Preventing Damage From Winter’s Snow and Ice
Photo credit: Melissa Andersen When I returned home after a weekend away at the start of April, I not only heard all about the big April...
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The Garden Blog
Brianna Gohde
- Apr 3
- 3 min
Home Garden Study
4/03/2023 Master Gardener volunteers contributed to a 5-year Extension research study 2018-2022 The Home Garden Productivity Project was...
rcmgardeners
- Mar 31
- 2 min
In Winter's Kitchen – 3.75 stars
3/30/2023 This got me thinking about how to connect to my community of food producers The Ramsey County Master Gardener volunteers read...
Elizabeth Lorentz
- Feb 4
- 3 min
Raising Air Plants
Air plants are fun, easy-to-grow plants that don’t need soil to grow or much light to thrive 2/03/2023 How to Grow, Care For and Display...
rcmgardeners
- Feb 2
- 3 min
How We Eat – 4.0 stars
2/02/2023 This book opened my eyes to the immense challenge of supplying food to the world The Ramsey County Master Gardener volunteers...
rcmgardeners
- Feb 1
- 3 min
Reflections on the 2022 Gardening Season
There’s a lot to learn in the garden 2/01/2023 We have outlined many benefits of gardening in a previous blog post. This time, I’m...
Brianna Gohde
- Dec 7, 2022
- 1 min
Winter Markets in Ramsey County
12/7/2022 If you love shopping farmers markets during the summer, don't let the snow stop you! Many of our local farmers markets now...
Stacy Sola
- Oct 25, 2022
- 1 min
Help Pollinators Survive the Winter
When it comes to autumn yard and garden work, by doing less, you'll be doing more for pollinators. Here are a few tips for...
Melissa Andersen
- Sep 26, 2022
- 3 min
Yes! Fall is a Great Time to Plant Trees and Shrubs
Last fall, the City of St. Paul showed up as snowflakes fell on a November day to plant a tiny white swamp oak on the boulevard in front...
Elizabeth Lorentz
- Aug 19, 2022
- 3 min
Quick Pickling - A Great Way to Enjoy Your Garden's Bounty
For a few short months, our gardens and farmer’s markets are bursting full of the season’s fresh produce. If you find yourself with extra...
Elizabeth Lorentz
- May 3, 2022
- 5 min
How to Attract Birds to Your Yard
Birds are a must for any backyard or garden. They provide natural insect control, beautiful songs and an educational experience for...
Mindy Johnson
- Apr 27, 2022
- 3 min
Garden Journaling
A garden journal is a diary of your growing space; it can be a way for you to hone your gardening skills to better connect with nature....
Joe Baltrukonis
- Apr 19, 2022
- 3 min
Annual Flower Seeds to Sow Outdoors in Early Spring
It has been a long winter. We are looking forward to the warmth and colors of spring. The ground is just beginning to thaw. Below is a...
Melissa Andersen
- Apr 11, 2022
- 2 min
Let it Bee: Pollinator-Friendly Spring Garden Cleanup
After a long winter, it’s finally spring in Minnesota. The days are noticeably longer, the songbirds are returning and new life is...
Joe Baltrukonis
- Mar 17, 2022
- 6 min
Dwarf Indeterminate Tomatoes for Home Gardeners
Dwarf Indeterminate Tomatoes are Ideal for Home Gardeners Feb 6, 2022 The newest category of tomatoes, dwarf indeterminate, provides home...
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