Plant bulbs now for color and pollen next spring
Fall officially arrived on September 23, the gardening season is winding down and if you are like me, you are winding down too. I am eager to …
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The changing of the seasons
According to the National Weather Service, July 2019 was the hottest month on record and here in Minnesota we had above average precipitation as …
Ask a Naturalist: Snake Encounters: What should I do?
This article was written by Elizabeth Poulson, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Naturalist, North Mississippi Regional Park For many years, snakes …
Ask a Naturalist: Are there fruit trees in the parks?
This article was written by Elizabeth Poulson and Ren Carlson, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Naturalist at North Mississippi Regional Park …
Maintaining a healthy lawn
Following last month’s tips for growing a green and healthy lawn, here a few tips for maintaining it. Fertilizing may be the primary endeavor for maintaining …
Ask a Naturalist: Why are bees important?
This article was written by Elizabeth Poulson, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Naturalist at North Mississippi Regional Park Have you ever sat …
Growing a green healthy lawn
Our cool and wet spring appears to have yielded to a cool and wet summer. Yet, this is the time of year that many of us begin to set our sights on a green, …
Ask a Naturalist: Why does the turtle cross the road?
This article was written by Elizabeth Poulson and Anna Toenjes, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Naturalists at North Mississippi Regional Park …
Early bloomers
Once the snow finally melted and the ground had a chance to warm up I had many plants emerging and quite a few blooming. Many early spring bloomers are the …
Let the gardening begin!
We are all anxious to get outside in our yards so hopefully, Mother Nature has stopped fooling around with us. While it is only a couple of weeks …