gardening

I've noticed some pretty purple flowers in yards all around our neighborhood. And then I learned that they're actually a type of invasive flower that Minnesotans need to get out of their yard!

There are certain plants that you can put in your Minnesota garden to really wow the neighborhood. They're plants that can glow in the dark!

If you've struggled getting the results you want in your garden, don't miss this event in Becker

They just ruin the top layers of soil. Have you seen 'em in your garden?

We're only a little over a week away from April in Minnesota. And with April's many showers, those spring flowers won't be far behind. So just what is the most popular spring flower in Minnesota?

My wife certainly enjoys her flowers. It seems each year she comes up with a new idea. So, let's take a look at what she's done this year. She does a good job in using old things to make things prettier. I suppose someday I'll be staked to a post in the yard surrounding by petunias...

The following tidbits come from a Household Guide put out in 1951. I googled a few of the stranger ones and to some degree a lot of these old tips still make sense. Here we go. When planting carrots, mix the seed with radish seed. Now this makes sense because radishes will be up and harvested in a month or so...

Growing tomatoes is pretty easy. But apparently to get bigger, better and more tomatoes, you need to have a happy plant. According to Master Gardener Mary Jane Smetanka, these are the keys: 1. Tomatoes need room. Patio varieties will do well in a pot...

The Waseca Garden Club hosts a Garden Walk this Sunday rain or shine from 1-5PM. All locations are free and open to the public. Representatives of the event are scheduled to join us on today's KDHL AM Minnesota program beginning at 9:30AM...

The Steele County 4-H and Master Gardeners once again are offering the One Step Garden for young people to learn about vegetables and gardening. The garden is near the east entrance of the Owatonna Hy-Vee. Youngsters meet each Thursday now through August 4 from 10-11:30AM...