Tag: minnesota
group name: gardeners
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August 02, 2006 02:51 PM EDT --
This summer we constructed a pergola and I discovered I have a natural talent for the mind-numbing job of building lattice by hand. Now that I know how (and with a mental note to document it in a future . . .
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June 05, 2008 12:54 PM EDT --
We planted late this year, but our tomatoes, basil, and some right-now-unnamed annuals are doing well. The birch tree is happy (but could be happier...the apple trees are bogarting some sun) and the grapes . . .
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March 16, 2009 01:03 PM EDT --
So, last year I attempted to be a better gardener. I think I succeeded. You can look at my video from last year to see what a horror show it was. The dead tree is down in the backyard and . . .
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September 09, 2007 12:00 PM EDT --
Hello fellow Minnesota gardeners!
My husband and I are going to be digging up one of the perennial gardens in our yard to convert it back to lawn. I'd like to offer you the chance to come . . .
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July 31, 2008 10:03 AM EDT --
Our tomatoes are promising, the basil is flowering (oops!), and the grapes are actually going to produce this year - at least the one grape plant that didn't have to recover from last winter. I promise, . . .
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April 07, 2008 09:45 AM EDT --
Unfortunately obsessively checking the weather this spring doesn't change the forecast. Which is a shame, because nothing would make me happier than pulling out the firewood rack and putting down . . .
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September 23, 2009 01:16 PM EDT --
There were so many beautiful flowers on display in the Agriculture Building. Here is a sampling of some of the beauties I was able to capture.
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October 24, 2007 09:42 AM EDT --
Most Twin Cities metro residents are still frost free but I'm wondering about all gardens after this crazy growing season, which seemed to swing from one extreme to another.
At home we ripped . . .
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August 30, 2006 10:19 AM EDT --
On MPR's Midday, 150 things that shaped Minnesota:
Is there one thing without which Minnesota just wouldn't be the same? What about 150 people, places, events and things? The Minnesota Historical . . .
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December 29, 2006 04:03 PM EST --
It seems to be the season where gardeners receive those beautiful (or cheap) catalogs that promise big yields of healthy plants...Oh, they hit us when we're weak with lack of light and while we're . . .
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December 20, 2006 11:48 AM EST --
How can I avoid killing our live Christmas tree? Although I'd like to say it followed me home, I actually bought a small one (it doesn't reach my knee!) in a pot on purpose. Right now it wears . . .
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March 21, 2007 09:24 AM EDT --
Minnesota Public Radio Morning Edition's Cathy Wurzer is wondering about Minnesotan's habits and traditions when it comes to Spring.
Can't say I blame her for pondering. That restlessness . . .
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January 26, 2007 01:46 PM EST --
Well it’s noon and 41 on the West side of the house now Jan 26, 2007 in St. Cloud MN
Where the sun shines tho on the East side it’s a bit cooler, as it’s only 40 there.
I see there’s . . .
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June 28, 2007 06:26 AM EDT --
http://www.mlive.com/news/kzgazette/index.ssf?/base/news-23/1180625251272830.xml&coll=7
Interesting article about the importance of Milkweed, and scent not color for attracting the butterflies. . . .
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April 27, 2007 08:48 AM EDT --
As an eager new gardener, I try to reign in my enthusiasm for the ideas and things I'd like to do in my yard. I remember the first spring and summer I spent in my house, I spent it in awe watching . . .
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June 01, 2007 12:51 AM EDT --
This iris has been in front of my deck for two years, this year it bloomed. What an amazing flower, with more bud to come.
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June 29, 2006 04:44 PM EDT --
Any local gardeners out there willing to offer some expertise?
I am looking after a garden on the south side of my Saint Paul building.
Last summer it became clear that "south side" . . .
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July 06, 2006 11:18 AM EDT --
The geraniums are hitting their stride. Several "purple people eaters" (my home's previous owner seemed to love to landscape with purple) are blooming. The Sweet Peas might attack as one . . .
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July 18, 2007 10:17 PM EDT --
I actually do know the identity of this "mystery plant", but thought it would be fun to challenge the other gardeners on Gather. I've attached two pre-bloom photos for your viewing pleasure, . . .
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February 05, 2007 10:36 AM EST --
Usually a couple of days at 35 to 40 below, this year none.
Usually 5 to 10 days in the 20 or more below , this year none.
One day approached 20 below as it was 18.8 below here.
Three or four days around . . .
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