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Autumn rose care in Minnesota: Setting up for a strong spring (opens the original)
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ALEXANDRIA — Recently, I spoke with Janet Duddleston about her rose collection and her questions on fall care. Her concerns, and my own childhood memories of helping my father protect his prized roses, reminded me how vital autumn preparation is. As nights cool and days shorten, roses shift from summer showpieces to winter survivors. The goal is simple — help them harden off, stay healthy and head into winter strong enough to bloom again in spring. Hardy shrub roses, climbers and hybrid teas eac
Hardy mums for Minnesota gardens can add color for the fall (opens the original)
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ALEXANDRIA — Shorter days and cooler nights signal that autumn is right around the corner. Colors shift not only in our trees, but across our gardens. Chrysanthemums — those bright, cheerful fall bloomers — are suddenly everywhere. The mums stacked outside big box stores and groceries are annual florist mums, which are great for porch pots but not bred to survive a Minnesota winter. For gardeners who want fall color that returns every year, University of Minnesota researchers have been breeding
Buzzing into autumn with pollinator-friendly perennials and containers (opens the original)
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ALEXANDRIA — The other day I had the opportunity to talk with Diana Pierce. Author of the blog Bloom with Me. She invites readers to slow down and notice the beauty around them. Diana asked about fall plantings, specifically which pollinator-friendly plants bloom in autumn. Her questions got me thinking, and what follows is the result of my deep dive into further addressing them. AstersBenefits: Late nectar; purple blooms attract bees and butterflies.Grow: Full sun; well drained soil; cut back a
How to spot and stop late summer garden pests in Minnesota (opens the original)
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ALEXANDRIA — By mid-August, Minnesota gardens are in full swing, and so are the pests that thrive in warm, dry weather. Aphids, thrips, Japanese beetles, spider mites and lawn grubs can all leave their mark, turning healthy plants into curled, speckled or chewed-up patches. Catching problems early and responding quickly helps keep flowers, vegetables, shrubs and turf growing strong into fall. Late summer always brings a bit of a balancing act — enjoying peak color while keeping pests from gainin
Douglas County invites residents to learn about becoming a Master Gardener volunteer (opens the original)
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ALEXANDRIA — The University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program is now accepting applications for the Class of 2027. Douglas County residents will have two opportunities to learn exactly what the program involves, how to apply and what to expect during the training year. The Master Gardener program brings together volunteers from all backgrounds who share a passion for gardening, community education and research-based horticulture practices. Volunteers receive extensive onli
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