KMSU Gardening With Barb And Karen

April 10, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about some early spring chores. Other topics: -Getting the raspberry patch ready -Plants for your pond -putting containers in the garden -early spring plants

April 27, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about ways to keep deer out of the garden, including a DIY recipe trialed by the University of Minnesota.

April 20, 2020 Master Gardners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about the benefits of rain barrels and how you can get one through the state's Recycling program.

April 13, 2020 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson give tips on starting seeds for the Garden season.

April 3, 2020 Spring is here. What should you do with your lawn at this time of year? Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson offer tips.

April 3, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about spring planting and what to do now.

March 27, 2020 Master Gardener and Snow Bird, Barb Lamson has returned from the south just in time to talk spring garden tips in the North!

March 13, 2020 Master Gardener Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about all things gardening: -The Pickerel weed for your garden -Planting a pollinator garden

Feb. 28, 2020 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson discuss the county tree program and how you can order yours now; now is the time to prune; water softeners are contributing to polluted waters; and the upcoming educational program on April 25, 2020 about how Climate Change is affecting gardening, farming, etc.

Is there such a thing as too much organic matter? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about a recent study that says everything should be done in moderation.

Edible Flowers- Not only are they beautiful, but some flowers are edible. Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about flowers you can eat, and some you should not eat.

Time to prune! Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson say it's March, so it's a great time to think about pruning.

How is climate change impacting your backyard? Your garden? Our wildlife? Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson discuss how we are all going to need to adapt as our weather changes.

What are some things we need to do to get ready for spring gardening? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about what you can do now. (March)

Feb. 14, 2020 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about all things gardening, including: -Safety in the Garden! How compost has been linked to Legionaire's deaths and why wearing masks and gloves are important. (Make sure your mask says N95)! -Community Gardens - Sign up for your space now. -Hosta - growing hosta in containers and the latest development - Red Hostas! And register fo...

Feb. 7, 2020 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson discuss gardening in February. What can you do now? -Edible Flowers -Bringing more light into your home for plants -Messy trees -Get plants for the extreme weather -Too much organic matter?

Jan. 31, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright share gardening tips including: -why you should NEVER plant an Easter Lily in the yard -secrets about lily plants -How much Master Gardeners give back to the state -How Barb successfully grows houseplants, and Karen doesn't -Barb's bulging bulbs

Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse, and Karen Wright talk about what's on their list of what to plant in their vegetable gardens this year.

Master Gardeners Karen Wright, Barb Lamson, and Harvey Hesse talk about the challenges with gardening in the shade and plants you can use to create your own beautiful oasis.

Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Karen Wright and Harvey Hesse discuss why pollinator gardens are so important and how you can incorporate them in your yard.

What is Clay soil and what can I successfully plant in it? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright talk about the best plants to grow in clay and how to improve it.

Jan. 24, 2020 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson discuss turning lawns into pollinator gardens. It's a hot topic locally and bringing up a lot of discussion. They also talk about: -Growing orchids -Pruning trees -Cover Crops -Monarch habitat

Jan. 10, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss their recent visits to the south where gardening takes place outside year-round. They also discuss how to grow the beautiful, tropical flower, Clivia and much more.

What to do with all those seed catalogs flooding your mailbox?! Dream along with Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Harvey Hesse as they talk about these January signs of hope!

The new 2020 All American Selections have been named! Fourteen new varieties - including the first-ever coleus and several tomato varieties. Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Harvey Hesse talk about the best-of-the-best plants this year.