KMSU Gardening With Barb And Karen

December 2022 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright review the 2022 year in gardening -- there were some successes, and some not-so-successful gardening efforts.  Climate change played a part in all this.

What to Do in the Garden After the First Hard Frost 10292022

November 2022 Why is it important to take a soil test? It's easy. It's reasonable. It's important to know what nutrients you need for your lawn and gardens for the best results.

November 2022  Climate change has affected how we garden -- warm and dry weather is impacting when we can put down our mulch for winter. The segment talks about when to do this fall chore.

November 2022 Many of our Thanksgiving traditions involve around food. Where did these traditions originate and what are they?

November 2022 Master Gardener Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about the new All American Selections for 2023.

Oct. 7, 2022 Did you know that grass has seasonal changes? It's dormant a couple times a year, which means it needs specific care for each season. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about what you should do now to maintain a healthy yard.

Oct. 14, 2022 Right now is a great time to plant bulbs - tulips, daffodils, lily, etc. Master Gardeners, Barb Lamson and Karen Wright, give tips for successful fall planting so you'll have beautiful blooms next spring.

Sept. 30, 2022  Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about Fall flowers like Asters, Bottle Gentian, etc. Barb also shares how her daughter makes personal-sized pizzas on the grill.

Sept. 23, 2022 Fall is finally here! Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about things to do now as the weather cools.

Sept. 2022 Planting Spring Bulbs in the Fall. If you want beautiful color in the spring after a long, drab winter, get busy planting now -- tulips, daffodils, hyacinth, Muscari, and more!

Sept. 2022 Planting Spring Bulbs in the Fall. If you want beautiful color in the spring after a long, drab winter, get busy planting now -- tulips, daffodils, hyacinth, Muscari, and more!

September 2022 Should I fertilize in the fall? Yes, for lawns. But no, for other plants. Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson explain.

If you've ever wondered how you can become a Master Gardener like Barb Lamson and Karen Wright, tune in to this podcast to learn how. The deadline to apply is approaching quickly - Oct.  1, 2022. Call you county extension service for more info.

Aug. 26, 2022 Master Gardeners Barb and Karen talk about lilies, fungal diseases in plants, problems with ferns, best Ground Cherries, cucumber beetles and more.

August 19, 2022 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson provide some tips to keep your garden growing.

Dwayne fills in for Karen on this week's episode with Minnesota River Valley Master Gardener Barb Lamson.

July 29, 2022 Master Gardeners talk about summer gardening trials and tribulations.

July 15, 2022 It's summer. It's Hot. The Japanese Beetles have arrived! Barb and Karen talk about what to do about them and many other things to consider in the heat of summer. Karen talks about showing lilies at the North Star Lily Society show and how you can show, too!

July 8, 2022 Master Gardener Barb Lamson has another edition of "show and tell" with Dwayne Megaw, as Karen Wright is out preparing for the statewide lily show.

Karen is away at the National Hosta Convention, so Dwayne fills in for this week's Gardening show with Barb Lamson

On this week's episode of Gardening With Barb & Karen, Dwayne is filling in and AGAIN struggles with the difference between an annual and a perennial. 

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