GARDENING
Spring bulbs should be planted now
This is my last article for the 2009 season. While it was a slow start with frost still gracing us June 6, the season has been cool and yet seems long because of the wonderful warm September summer.By Kyle Schulz, Master Gardener , October 02, 2009
Procedures for storing dahlias and gladiolus are very similar
Lifting dahlia tubers and storing them for planting next spring can be a challenge because they often rot or spoil in storage.By Kyle Schulz, Master Gardener , September 25, 2009
Emerald ash borer replacements
What trees should we plant when the emerald ash borer takes our green ash trees?By Kyle Schulz, Master Gardener , September 18, 2009
Gorgeous bloom
Marilyn Swanson of 1121 6th St. Southwest in Wadena grew Pineland Dalhias this summer for the first time.
By Brian Hansel , September 18, 2009
Don’t plant grocery store garlic
Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is closely related to onions and chives and is used as a medicinal and culinary herb.By Kyle Schulz, Master Gardener , September 11, 2009
Minnesota perfect for perennials
Living in Minnesota has it advantages! We have an abundance of perennials which need a dormancy period that signals the end of one growing season.By Kyle Schulz, Master Gardener , September 02, 2009
Pruning vines promotes ripening
If your melons, pumpkins, or tomatoes that have set on enough fruit to supply your needs for the year, it is OK to prune off the ends of the vine.By Kyle Schulz, Master Gardener , August 26, 2009
Lily explosion
This white Oriental lily surprised Ruth Fisher, a member of the Wadena Garden Club, when a single bulb produced 11 blooms and five buds last week at her home near Sunnybrook Park. Fisher planted the bulb two years ago and this is the first time it has bloomed.
By Sara Hacking , August 19, 2009
Onions: from seedlings to storage
Onions are a member of the allium family and are cousins of garlic, chives, leeks, and shallots. Onions are biennials which means they grow vegetatively the first year, then bloom the second year. The following are some varieties of onions:By Kyle Schulz, Master Gardener , August 19, 2009
Vine crops seeing end rot
Some of our vine crops are suffering from the lack of sunshine and the cool cloudy weather. Vine crops include cucumbers, muskmelons, watermelons, pumpkins and squash.By Kyle Schulz, Master Gardener , August 12, 2009
Six secrets of successful gardeners
The following are six practices professionals use to keep their garden looking good. The word practices means that these are things that need to be done over and over again and usually on a weekly basis.By Kyle Schulz, Master Gardener , August 05, 2009
Blooming begonias
Begonias come in many different varieties.By Kyle Schulz, Master Gardener , July 29, 2009
Troubles can crop up with tomatoes
Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown in the United States.By Kyle Schulz, Master Gardener , July 22, 2009
Most hostas are shade-loving
Hostas are an extremely popular perennial and part of the lily family.By Kyle Schulz, Master Gardener , July 15, 2009
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