KMSU Gardening With Barb And Karen

Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright talk about the basics of planning a garden. January 2020.

Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright talk about starting seeds. Harvey shares his expertise about experimenting with unusual seeds like potatoes and onions.

Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse, and Karen Wright talk about the different varieties of Christmas trees and how to select one and take care of it. December 2019

What is the perfect gift for the gardener in your life? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright share their top ideas. December 2019

Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright discuss propagating plants through cuttings. December 2019

Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright talk about their 2020 New Year's Resolutions to be better gardeners... or at least be more relaxed gardeners.

Gardening With Karen And Harvey

Dec. 6, 2019 Minnesota Morning host, Karen Wright talks with Christmas tree farmer, Tony Guggisberg of New Ulm. Tony talks about the different types of trees and why you may want to choose one over another; he explains the process of growing the trees; and discusses why there is a shortage of trees this year.

Nov. 22, 2019 Karen Wright and MSU student, Wyatt Gag, talk houseplants. Gag is a houseplant fanatic and shares info about his 116 houseplants and ways for anyone to succeed in growing their own. (Master Gardener Barb Lamson has flown south for the winter!)

Nov. 8, 2019 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss the following: -Adding color to the landscape with foliage such as Black Snakeroot or King Aralia -Snow on the leaves, what to do now -Growing bonsai from found seedlings -It's been a tough year for farmers -How to improve air quality and how to protect yourself from bad air

October 18, 2019 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss the following: -Slugs in the fall; they can still lay eggs above 40 degrees -Hosta Garden Tours -Using Allium for height and color in the shade garden -Martagon Lily use for designing pathways -Growing Garlic -Composting Pumpkins -Pepitas

Sept. 27, 2019 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about: -National Good Neighbor Day - How you can use your garden to be a good neighbor -Good Trees vs. Bad Trees -Creeping Charlie

Sept. 20, 2019 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss several things to do to get your garden ready for fall: -How to prepare your daylily for winter -Transplanting peonies -Minnesota Hardy and not-so-hardy mums -Are your hostas keeping you hostage?

September 6, 2019 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about Rain Barrels and Ponds, as well as holly hocks and pruning raspberries.

August 30, 2019 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about what you should be doing now in your gardens now that we're headed for fall.

August 23, 2019 Summer harvest is at its peak! What can we do with all those tomatoes and cucumbers?!! There are so many. Master Gardeners Karen Wright & Barb Lamson talk about dehydrating and Barb provides a way to freeze your cucumbers!

August 16, 2019 Master Gardener Barb Lamson returned from Alaska and shares salmon fishing stories as well as gardening way up north. Barb also shares a quick Refrigerator Pickle recipe.

Master Gardeners Karen Wright, Barb Lamson and Harvey Hesse provide ideas on how you can edge your lawn for function and beauty.

Deer. They are eating everything in my garden! What can I do? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright provide ideas.

Only 1% of insects are bad for your garden. How can you attract more GOOD bugs to your landscape? Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse, Barb Lamson and Karen Wright provide ideas.

Learn all about the Day Lily. It's a hardy perennial with over 35,000 varieties. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Karen Wright and Harvey Hesse talk about growing day lilies, problems, and more.

Aug. 2, 2019 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson discuss Garden topics: -The Hori Hori Knife - How did I ever live without this amazing garden tool! -Fake photos in the plant catalogs. -Japanese Beetles are still on our mind! -Hog panels - so many uses for the gardener!

July 26, 2019 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright cover a number of important topics: -Battle of the Japanese Beetles -- with nets and soapy water -Freezing sliced cucumbers -A new kind of melon- Lemon Drop -Rain barrels, where to find plastic barrels to make your own -Floating Plant Islands to purify our lakes -How to control string algae in a pond

July 19, 2019 It's peak season for flowers, veggies AND Japanese Beetles! Join Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright as they discuss what to do with the dreaded JB's as well as provide helpful tips for your summer gardening.

Happy Summer. June 21, 2019 is the first official day of summer. That means there are 80 days until the first average frost. You can still plant! Master Gardeners Karen Wright & Barb Lamson discuss: -Slugs -Saw Flies & Rose Slugs -Cypress Vine -Garlic Mustard and other Invasive plants -Raspberries