WCCO's Smart Gardens

How this cold weather is impacting our lawns and gardens. How to protect your plants from frost. Pruning apple trees. Why does Minnesota produce great apples? The best breeds of apples for eating and cooking. Getting rid of spider mites. Gophers causing issues in the garden. Caring for lavender plants. Planning a trip to the arboretum.
Learn more from  horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn extension.umn.edu

Protecting Plants From the Cold, Minnesota Apple Varieties, Spider Mite and Gopher Problems

Warm Winter Impact on Lawns and Gardens, Common House Plant Mistakes, Transporting Plants

How this cold weather is impacting our lawns and gardens. How to protect your plants from frost. Pruning apple trees. Why does Minnesota produce great apples? T

Growing outdoor plants indoors.

Perennial damage.

Still time to dormant seed.

Mulching

Spring plants new budding because of warm weather.