Deep snowpack can act like a crystalline mulch, providing a protective cover with extraordinary insulating properties.
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I had to laugh when I read an article from Better Homes & Gardens last week listing “10 Gardening Tasks You Should Never Do When the Ground is Frozen.” Much of what’s mentio ...
As winter settles in and temperatures drop, many gardeners may feel the urge to put their tools away until warmer days return ...
Winter gardens can be dreary and brown, but these flowering plants add color before spring arrives. Learn more about flowering plants that prove spring is coming during the late winter months.
Winter Garden College is back for 2026, and the University of Minnesota Extension is excited to bring this popular winter workshop series to six counties across the state. Designed for ...
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It is planting season in the garden, and I am still waiting for last week’s seeds to emerge from the soil. Soil temperatures in February are very cold, and it takes longer for seeds to germinate.