KMSU Gardening With Barb And Karen

Master Gardener, Barb Lamson, talks about how gardening has changed, and how more and more people are seeking locally grown foods.

May 24, 2019 edition of Master Gardeners with Barb Lamson and Karen Wright.

May 10, 2019 Spring has Sprung! There's so much to be done in the garden. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about many relevant topics for the season: -Soil Prep - the #1 most important step for gardening -What's Blooming Now? -Ginger as a ground cover -Planting Seeds -May Apple -Where to find good Compost -How to get fuller-looking container plants -Potatoes

May 17, 2019 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Harvey Hesse talk about the Minnesota River Valley Master Gardener's upcoming Spring Plant Sale, as well as how to plant tomatoes and other crops this season.

May 10, 2019 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about some native plants you can incorporate into your gardens, planting warm season crops, the upcoming plant sale, and more!

May 3, 2019 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright: Why it may be too late to apply herbicide for this year's crabgrass. And much more!

April 12, 2019 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson discussed the following: -crocus -using NEEM to repel rodents -what to plant now -pepitas -black knot -dahlias

March 22, 2019 Gardening with Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Harvey Hesse. The Dynamic Duo discussed Harvey's experiment of comparing seed starting mixtures, new plants we're going to try - including the Loofah Sponge plant and Kalettes, and warning listeners not to get out in the yard too early.

March 8, 2019. Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse & Karen Wright talk about getting their seeds and which ones to plant now, and which ones to wait until later.

Some plants like other plants more than others. Some plants are bullies to other plants. Master Gardeners Karen Wright & Barb Lamson talk about which "play well in the sandbox" and which do not. How to improve yield, taste and attract the "good" bugs by using Companion Planting.

Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright discuss plants that vine - annual and perennial that you can grow in Minnesota on trellises and arbors to beautify your landscape.

Trellis, Arbor, Pogoda -- What's the difference and how can you use these structures to beautify your yard? Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about various ways to have more garden space -- up in the air! March 2019

Master Gardeners Karen Wright & Barb Lamson talk about tips to get your seeds started for the 2019 season so they will be ready to plant in the garden (if the snow ever goes away)! Tried and true tips to get growing.

What will you plant in your garden? Will you have enough room for it all? The only way to know is to draw up a gardening plan. Master Gardeners Karen Wright & Barb Lamson talk about some of the basics for a good garden plan.

March 1, 2019 Master Garden Program with co-hosts Karen Wright & Barb Lamson, Minnesota River Valley Master Gardeners. Discussions include award-winning lilies and growing peas.

Feb. 22, 2019 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about what you can do to prevent winter damage on your trees and shrubs. Barb also talks about the Springwood Gardens in Jordan, MN where they breed lovely day lilies.

Feb. 15, 2019 If you lack space in your yard, but want beauty, try container gardening. Master Gardeners Karen Wright & Barb Lamson talk about what they learned from Betty Fenton at the Minnesota Hosta Society meeting over the weekend. Learn how you can make your own outstanding container gardens!

Feb. 8, 2019 Gardening with Barb and Karen. Getting seeds started for Spring? It's a bit early, but not to early to plan for your future garden!

Jan. 5, 2019 Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse & Karen Wright discuss what you can do now (beginning of January) for your garden.

Master Gardeners Karen Wright & Harvey Hesse talk about the 2019 All American Flower Selections and why they are a good choice for your garden.

Master Gardeners Karen Wright & Harvey Hesse talk about the dozens of seed catalogs you may receive over the winter months. The lovely photos bring out gardener's dreams -- but here are some tips so you won't get carried away with buying more seeds than you have space for!

Jan. 2019 It's time to dream about what you will plant in your garden this season. Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse & Karen Wright talk about the 2019 All American Selections top pick for vegetable seeds.

January 2019- Master Gardeners Karen Wright & Harvey Hesse talk about taking care of houseplants over the winter months.

Gardening with Harvey & Karen on Dec. 28, 2018. The Master Gardeners discuss the importance of finding good soil to start your seeds and how to test your "old" seeds to make sure they will germinate. There is a new threat to conifers because of disease brought in on holiday wreaths and live decorations brought in from North Carolina that may severely impact Minnesota's conifers. Karen & Ha...

Nov. 20, 2018 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Harvey Hesse discuss the pros/cons of having your own greenhouse. Harvey has a heated garage he uses in the winter and a small greenhouse outside in the spring/summer. Plus much more.