KMSU Gardening With Barb And Karen

January 22, 2024 Another favorite garden perennial is the raspberry. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about how and why you should grow them.

Jan. 15, 2024 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about another perennial garden crop: how to grow strawberries successfully.

January 8, 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss one of the earliest perennial garden crops to come up in the spring - how to grow it, etc.

December 2023 - A New Year is almost upon us! Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about their 2024 resolutions for gardening. This may help you think of some ideas, too.

December 2023 Outside gardening may be done, but Master Gardeners discuss how to help your indoor plants to keep them healthy and thriving.

December 2023 Experienced Master Gardeners talk about gifts gardeners really want (or need) based on their many years of experience.

December 2023 What should you consider when choosing a real Christmas tree? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss the pros and cons of different trees - including when you may want to put up an artificial tree.

December 2023 BREAKING NEWS! Minnesota increased its zone 5a area, especially in the south and central parts of the state; however, some areas may report a lower plant hardiness zone number. Master Gardeners Barb and Karen discuss what it means for gardeners.

Happy December! Is there anything to do in the garden now? Of course, there always is... Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about things to do.

Nov. 3, 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about the invasive buckthorn and how now is a good time to identify it and make plans to get rid of it before it ruins your ecosystem. Plus other fall gardening topics.

Nov. 27, 2023 Just when you thought the gardening season was done... The ground has frozen hard. That means it's time to mulch, mulch, mulch. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright explain why this is such an important part of gardening.

Nov. 20, 2023 Thanksgiving week is the time to be grateful for our many gifts and to share with others.

Nov. 13, 2023 Cold frames -- a way to get and early start in the garden, and a way to extend the growing season.

November 6, 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss which leaves are best for mulch/compost and which leaves you should not use because they contain toxins.

Oct. 27, 2923 Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about things to get done as the cold/freezing weather approaches. Barb also talks turkey and more.

Oct. 6, 2023 Fall is upon us and the cool weather has arrived. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about things to do to prepare for the upcoming colder weather.

Oct. 2, 2023 Winter is fast approaching and the growing season is near its end, yet there are still tasks to be completed. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about prioritizing for the end of the season.

Oct. 9, 2023 Mid-September to Mid-October is a great time to plant your lily bulbs. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about the North Star Lily Society Bulb sale on Oct. 14th at Bachman's (Minneapolis) to get Martagon, Trumpet, Asiatic, Oriental and more lily bulbs to plant. For more info, see: northstarlilysociety.com

Oct. 16, 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about hosta and an upcoming educational session by the Minnesota Hosta Society on Sat. Oct. 28, 2-5 p.m. to learn more about hosta - held at Bachman's in Minneapolis. For more info: mnhosta.org

Oct. 23, 2023 How can you prep you trees and shrubs for winter to make sure they make it through the season healthy? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright have some tips.

Oct. 30, 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright sum up their successes and failures for the 2023 gardening season as winter approaches.

Sept. 15, 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss a book by Jake Bittle, The Great Displacement, and its importance to anyone who cares about the environment, as well as Micah's Sun Dial Garden, what to do now that fall is upon us and more.

Sept. 9, 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright answer a listeners question about how to get spring bulbs to naturalize in your yard, plus more.

Sept. 2023 It's the end of the garden season. Master Gardeners discuss what you can leave behind to support birds and pollinators over the winter, and say this is a great time to overseed bare patches in your lawn.

Sept. 2023 Fall is the time to plant tulips, daffodil, crocus, hyacinth and other spring bloomers.