KMSU Gardening With Barb And Karen

January 15, 2021 Gardening with Barb & Karen Master Gardeners discuss why it's important to put your seed orders in early before stock is out. Plus much more.

Nov. 20,2020 Gardening with Barb and Karen Two Master Gardeners discuss how it's more important to feed the soil vs. worrying about feeding the plant., and more!

Time to Finish up Your Fall Gardening Chores

Oct. 16, 2020 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about putting your garden to bed in the fall. -How to prepare and store your Canna lily, Dahlia, Elephant Ear, Gladioli and others -Planting cover crops has so many benefits

Oct. 9, 2020 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about things to get done this fall. They also discuss the wonders of the Aster.

October 2, 2020 Gardening with Barb and Karen. Master Gardeners share tips on gardening, including the importance of NOT putting your raked leaves in the street gutter; the importance of our local food shelves; what happens to trees when they are under stress and fall flowers like Aster.

Sept. 25, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about an new invasive plant found in Minnesota called Rough Potato, a member of the milkweed family. They also discuss planting garlic for fall, storing your summer bounty and good news for the day.

Sept. 18, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson talks about how you can find free gardening supplies through Blue Earth County Environmental Services. Individuals can drop off supplies they don't need, and others can pick them up as needed. Barb says it includes items like deer repellent, bone meal, fertilizers and more of what other didn't use up.

This week on Gardening With Barb we'll hear some good news, talk about planting spring bulbs, find out what to do with the bumper crop of tomatoes and get a reminder to plant grass seed now.

August 28, 2020 Tis the season of recruiting for new Master Gardeners. The University of Minnesota Extension is looking for those interested in learning more about gardening of all types. Barb Lamson has been an MG for 39 years and is one of the pioneers. The deadline to apply is Oct. 1 for the coming season. Learn more: https://extension.umn.edu/master-gardener/become-master-gardener

Aug. 21, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about our area prairies -- The Kasota Prairie and Benson Park and how you can enjoy our native plants as they once were. They also discuss the end of the Japanese Beetle season and more.

August 14, 2020 It's time to divide your Iris and Peonies. It's also mum time -- choose a hardy variety for year after year enjoyment. Don't hurt the friendly Soldier Beetle in yards now! Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about this and many other timely topics.

July 31, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss: -Seeds arriving from China, what to do with them -Potatoes -Onions -Recruitment season for new Master Gardeners

July 24, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss that a brown lawn is normal in the summer time when the lawn goes dormant. They also talk about how to keep your container plants looking good in the high heat of summer.

July 17, 2020 Just when we've had enough of invasive bugs like the Japanese Beetles, the Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture has a new addition -- the Lily Leaf Beetle. It's now in the state and will wreak havoc on the true lilies. Karen Wright talks with Angie Ambourn, with the MDA's Pest Detection Unit.

July 10, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright discuss: -Japanese Beetles -returning land to its natural state -water gardens

June 25, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about how plants won't thrive in the wrong place, and how you can adapt to be successful in growing. They also discuss plants for shade.

Dwayne Megaw pinch hits for Karen Wright talking with River Valley Master Gardener Barb Lamson on this week's edition of Gardening With Barb.

June 12, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss weeding your garden, what to do now, garden ponds and tadpoles and much more.

May 29, 2020 It's time to plant those warm weather crops. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about how to plant your tomatoes, things to do in the garden now, and more!

May 15, 2020 It's finally warm enough to get out and plant most things in Minnesota. May 15 is the "official" last frost date in the state, so Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about what you can get out and do now. They also discuss a new aggressive gnat that has made Minnesota its home.

May 8, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about the unseasonably cool, May temps, and a frost warning. They talk about which plants to cover and which ones will be okay.

May 1, 2020 Happy May Day! And Happy Gardening. Finally it's warming up. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about what's going on in the garden.

April 24,2020 Spring has Sprung! Time to get out and garden. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about all things gardening including: -Rusty Patch Bumble bee - Karen saw one in her garden! What you can do to attract this endangered species. -Milorganite - It helps repel deer and other critters and provides organic fertilizer to your yard. -It's still early to put out some things su...

April 17, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss recovery from the recent freeze and snow, using aspirin in the garden to help your tomatoes, seed starting soil issues, and weeding the lake.