KMSU Gardening With Barb And Karen

Sept. 2023 It's near the end of the gardening season. Master Gardeners talk about which perennials you should divide now, and give tips on how to do it.

September 2023 By this time in the summer, we are all tired of weeding. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright provide some tips on what to do instead, and also tips to prevent more weeds.

August. 25, 2023 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson discuss planting garlic now, when to harvest onions, how to make your own bird bath/stepping stones using leaves and Quick-crete and much more!

Aug. 18, 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about county fairs, plant thieves, bumble bees, toads in the garden and more.

August 4, 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about Natural Lawns, the upcoming deadline for the Lawns to Legumes Program, how to do your own flower arrangements and more.

July 28, 2023 Finally some rain after the heat, the drought, the humidity. It can make gardening miserable - but we have to keep on keeping on. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about hot summer gardening.

July 2023 Why plant Silver Plants in the Garden? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about some super star silver plants to incorporate into your design for more than just their good looks.

July 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about the using Native Plants in your landscape.

July 2023 When you run out of space in your garden, there's one way to go -- that's up! Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about vertical gardening, which plants do it well and what trellises to use.

July 2023 It's Time! The Japanese beetle is arriving to southern Minnesota and loves to eat your plants. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about what works and what doesn't work to get rid of these invasives.

July 2023 Now is the time to divide your bearded Iris. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright tell you how to do it.

June 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about the benefits of using mulch in the garden, particularly natural mulches.

June 2023 Master Gardeners talk about the role their fathers played in their lives. Happy Father's Day!

June 2023 Master Gardener Barb Lamson talks about the benefit of ants in the garden. Yes, they can be annoying, but they have their place.

June 2023 The lovely spring blooms of tulips, grape hyacinth, daffodils and others are done being beautiful. Now what? Now's the time to take care of maintenance to ensure they will come back as vibrant as ever next year!

June 2, 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright are joined by Daryl Arzdorf and talk about garden problems and the biggest hosta sale in the state coming up on June 3, 2023.

May 2023 The soil has finally warmed up and it is safe to plant warm weather crops like beans, tomatoes, squash, melons, peppers, eggplant and flowers. If you planted too early, they may be stunted. But now they will take off and flourish!

May 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about how and when to divide your perennials for better blooms and more plants for yourself or to share!

May 2023 Happy Mother's Day! Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about who influenced their passion for gardening.

May 2023 Beware of Jumping Worms, an invasive species that is ruining ecosystems and gardens as they deplete the topsoil of nutrients. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright discuss how to prevent them, how to know if you have them, and what to do it you do. They are AWFUL!

May 12, 2023 Master Gardener Barb Lamson talks about volunteering at the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum and teaching the kids about gardening, plus timely garden topics.

April 21, 2023 Master Gardeners Barb and Karen talk about what's going on this cold, wet spring for the gardener. They talk about jumping worms, plant sales, and more.

March 31, 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright discuss the importance of getting kids started in gardening at a young age and how it benefits their health. They also discuss starting seeds and what else to do in early spring.

April 7, 2023 The snow of 2023 is finally melting so we can see the ground again... but what can we do out in the garden? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about what it's okay to do, and why you need to wait on other plant-related tasks.

April 2023 Spring ephemerals are the first blooms in the spring. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about what to look for.