KMSU Gardening With Barb And Karen: Recent Episodes
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August. 25, 2023 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson discuss planting garlic now, when to harvest onions, how to make your own bird bath/stepping stones using leaves and Quick-crete and much more!
Aug. 18, 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about county fairs, plant thieves, bumble bees, toads in the garden and more.
August 4, 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about Natural Lawns, the upcoming deadline for the Lawns to Legumes Program, how to do your own flower arrangements and more.
July 28, 2023 Finally some rain after the heat, the drought, the humidity. It can make gardening miserable - but we have to keep on keeping on. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about hot summer gardening.
July 2023 Why plant Silver Plants in the Garden? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about some super star silver plants to incorporate into your design for more than just their good looks.
July 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about the using Native Plants in your landscape.
July 2023 When you run out of space in your garden, there's one way to go -- that's up! Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about vertical gardening, which plants do it well and what trellises to use.
July 2023 It's Time! The Japanese beetle is arriving to southern Minnesota and loves to eat your plants. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about what works and what doesn't work to get rid of these invasives.
July 2023 Now is the time to divide your bearded Iris. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright tell you how to do it.
June 2023 Master Gardeners talk about the role their fathers played in their lives. Happy Father's Day!
June 2023 The lovely spring blooms of tulips, grape hyacinth, daffodils and others are done being beautiful. Now what? Now's the time to take care of maintenance to ensure they will come back as vibrant as ever next year!
June 2, 2023 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright are joined by Daryl Arzdorf and talk about garden problems and the biggest hosta sale in the state coming up on June 3, 2023.
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 2022Â 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, 2022Â 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 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.
July 1, 2022 It;s July. It's dry. It's tough on the plants and the gardeners. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright give tips to help your plants thrive. They also talk about lilies and the upcoming 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.Â
May 14, 2021 It's FINALLY warm enough to start getting some of our warmer annual plants and seeds planted in the ground. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright say the soil temp has reached 62 degrees and evening frosts are over. Get out and Garden!
Jan. 22, 2021 Gardening with Barb and Karen Master Gardener Barb Lamson talks about a soil heating cable she's discovered and how she's going to use it to get a jump on the growing season in spring.
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!
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 such as tomatoes, peppers, and others.
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.
April 10, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about some early spring chores. Other topics: -Getting the raspberry patch ready -Plants for your pond -putting containers in the garden -early spring plants
April 27, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about ways to keep deer out of the garden, including a DIY recipe trialed by the University of Minnesota.
April 20, 2020 Master Gardners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about the benefits of rain barrels and how you can get one through the state's Recycling program.
April 13, 2020 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson give tips on starting seeds for the Garden season.
April 3, 2020 Spring is here. What should you do with your lawn at this time of year? Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson offer tips.
April 3, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about spring planting and what to do now.
March 27, 2020 Master Gardener and Snow Bird, Barb Lamson has returned from the south just in time to talk spring garden tips in the North!
March 13, 2020 Master Gardener Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about all things gardening: -The Pickerel weed for your garden -Planting a pollinator garden
Feb. 28, 2020 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson discuss the county tree program and how you can order yours now; now is the time to prune; water softeners are contributing to polluted waters; and the upcoming educational program on April 25, 2020 about how Climate Change is affecting gardening, farming, etc.
Is there such a thing as too much organic matter? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about a recent study that says everything should be done in moderation.
Edible Flowers- Not only are they beautiful, but some flowers are edible. Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about flowers you can eat, and some you should not eat.
Time to prune! Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson say it's March, so it's a great time to think about pruning.
How is climate change impacting your backyard? Your garden? Our wildlife? Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson discuss how we are all going to need to adapt as our weather changes.
What are some things we need to do to get ready for spring gardening? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about what you can do now. (March)
Feb. 14, 2020 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about all things gardening, including: -Safety in the Garden! How compost has been linked to Legionaire's deaths and why wearing masks and gloves are important. (Make sure your mask says N95)! -Community Gardens - Sign up for your space now. -Hosta - growing hosta in containers and the latest development - Red Hostas! And register for the upcoming national hosta conference: HostaVision 2020.
Feb. 7, 2020 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson discuss gardening in February. What can you do now? -Edible Flowers -Bringing more light into your home for plants -Messy trees -Get plants for the extreme weather -Too much organic matter?
Jan. 31, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright share gardening tips including: -why you should NEVER plant an Easter Lily in the yard -secrets about lily plants -How much Master Gardeners give back to the state -How Barb successfully grows houseplants, and Karen doesn't -Barb's bulging bulbs
Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse, and Karen Wright talk about what's on their list of what to plant in their vegetable gardens this year.
Master Gardeners Karen Wright, Barb Lamson, and Harvey Hesse talk about the challenges with gardening in the shade and plants you can use to create your own beautiful oasis.
Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Karen Wright and Harvey Hesse discuss why pollinator gardens are so important and how you can incorporate them in your yard.
What is Clay soil and what can I successfully plant in it? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright talk about the best plants to grow in clay and how to improve it.
Jan. 24, 2020 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson discuss turning lawns into pollinator gardens. It's a hot topic locally and bringing up a lot of discussion. They also talk about: -Growing orchids -Pruning trees -Cover Crops -Monarch habitat
Jan. 10, 2020 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss their recent visits to the south where gardening takes place outside year-round. They also discuss how to grow the beautiful, tropical flower, Clivia and much more.
What to do with all those seed catalogs flooding your mailbox?! Dream along with Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Harvey Hesse as they talk about these January signs of hope!
The new 2020 All American Selections have been named! Fourteen new varieties - including the first-ever coleus and several tomato varieties. Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Harvey Hesse talk about the best-of-the-best plants this year.
Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright talk about the basics of planning a garden. January 2020.
Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright talk about starting seeds. Harvey shares his expertise about experimenting with unusual seeds like potatoes and onions.
Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse, and Karen Wright talk about the different varieties of Christmas trees and how to select one and take care of it. December 2019
What is the perfect gift for the gardener in your life? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright share their top ideas. December 2019
Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright discuss propagating plants through cuttings. December 2019
Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright talk about their 2020 New Year's Resolutions to be better gardeners... or at least be more relaxed gardeners.
Dec. 6, 2019 Minnesota Morning host, Karen Wright talks with Christmas tree farmer, Tony Guggisberg of New Ulm. Tony talks about the different types of trees and why you may want to choose one over another; he explains the process of growing the trees; and discusses why there is a shortage of trees this year.
Nov. 22, 2019 Karen Wright and MSU student, Wyatt Gag, talk houseplants. Gag is a houseplant fanatic and shares info about his 116 houseplants and ways for anyone to succeed in growing their own. (Master Gardener Barb Lamson has flown south for the winter!)
Nov. 8, 2019 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss the following: -Adding color to the landscape with foliage such as Black Snakeroot or King Aralia -Snow on the leaves, what to do now -Growing bonsai from found seedlings -It's been a tough year for farmers -How to improve air quality and how to protect yourself from bad air
October 18, 2019 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss the following: -Slugs in the fall; they can still lay eggs above 40 degrees -Hosta Garden Tours -Using Allium for height and color in the shade garden -Martagon Lily use for designing pathways -Growing Garlic -Composting Pumpkins -Pepitas
Sept. 27, 2019 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about: -National Good Neighbor Day - How you can use your garden to be a good neighbor -Good Trees vs. Bad Trees -Creeping Charlie
Sept. 20, 2019 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss several things to do to get your garden ready for fall: -How to prepare your daylily for winter -Transplanting peonies -Minnesota Hardy and not-so-hardy mums -Are your hostas keeping you hostage?
September 6, 2019 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about Rain Barrels and Ponds, as well as holly hocks and pruning raspberries.
August 30, 2019 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about what you should be doing now in your gardens now that we're headed for fall.
August 23, 2019 Summer harvest is at its peak! What can we do with all those tomatoes and cucumbers?!! There are so many. Master Gardeners Karen Wright & Barb Lamson talk about dehydrating and Barb provides a way to freeze your cucumbers!
August 16, 2019 Master Gardener Barb Lamson returned from Alaska and shares salmon fishing stories as well as gardening way up north. Barb also shares a quick Refrigerator Pickle recipe.
Master Gardeners Karen Wright, Barb Lamson and Harvey Hesse provide ideas on how you can edge your lawn for function and beauty.
Deer. They are eating everything in my garden! What can I do? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright provide ideas.
Only 1% of insects are bad for your garden. How can you attract more GOOD bugs to your landscape? Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse, Barb Lamson and Karen Wright provide ideas.
Learn all about the Day Lily. It's a hardy perennial with over 35,000 varieties. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Karen Wright and Harvey Hesse talk about growing day lilies, problems, and more.
Aug. 2, 2019 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson discuss Garden topics: -The Hori Hori Knife - How did I ever live without this amazing garden tool! -Fake photos in the plant catalogs. -Japanese Beetles are still on our mind! -Hog panels - so many uses for the gardener!
July 26, 2019 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright cover a number of important topics: -Battle of the Japanese Beetles -- with nets and soapy water -Freezing sliced cucumbers -A new kind of melon- Lemon Drop -Rain barrels, where to find plastic barrels to make your own -Floating Plant Islands to purify our lakes -How to control string algae in a pond
July 19, 2019
It's peak season for flowers, veggies AND Japanese Beetles! Join Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright as they discuss what to do with the dreaded JB's as well as provide helpful tips for your summer gardening.
Happy Summer. June 21, 2019 is the first official day of summer. That means there are 80 days until the first average frost. You can still plant!
Master Gardeners Karen Wright & Barb Lamson discuss: -Slugs -Saw Flies & Rose Slugs -Cypress Vine -Garlic Mustard and other Invasive plants -Raspberries
Master Gardener, Barb Lamson, talks about how gardening has changed, and how more and more people are seeking locally grown foods.
May 10, 2019 Spring has Sprung! There's so much to be done in the garden. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about many relevant topics for the season: -Soil Prep - the #1 most important step for gardening -What's Blooming Now? -Ginger as a ground cover -Planting Seeds -May Apple -Where to find good Compost -How to get fuller-looking container plants -Potatoes
May 17, 2019 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Harvey Hesse talk about the Minnesota River Valley Master Gardener's upcoming Spring Plant Sale, as well as how to plant tomatoes and other crops this season.
May 10, 2019 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about some native plants you can incorporate into your gardens, planting warm season crops, the upcoming plant sale, and more!
May 3, 2019 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright:
Why it may be too late to apply herbicide for this year's crabgrass. And much more!
April 12, 2019 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson discussed the following: -crocus -using NEEM to repel rodents -what to plant now -pepitas -black knot -dahlias
March 22, 2019 Gardening with Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Harvey Hesse. The Dynamic Duo discussed Harvey's experiment of comparing seed starting mixtures, new plants we're going to try - including the Loofah Sponge plant and Kalettes, and warning listeners not to get out in the yard too early.
March 8, 2019. Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse & Karen Wright talk about getting their seeds and which ones to plant now, and which ones to wait until later.
Some plants like other plants more than others. Some plants are bullies to other plants. Master Gardeners Karen Wright & Barb Lamson talk about which "play well in the sandbox" and which do not. How to improve yield, taste and attract the "good" bugs by using Companion Planting.
Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright discuss plants that vine - annual and perennial that you can grow in Minnesota on trellises and arbors to beautify your landscape.
Trellis, Arbor, Pogoda -- What's the difference and how can you use these structures to beautify your yard? Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about various ways to have more garden space -- up in the air! March 2019
Master Gardeners Karen Wright & Barb Lamson talk about tips to get your seeds started for the 2019 season so they will be ready to plant in the garden (if the snow ever goes away)! Tried and true tips to get growing.
What will you plant in your garden? Will you have enough room for it all? The only way to know is to draw up a gardening plan. Master Gardeners Karen Wright & Barb Lamson talk about some of the basics for a good garden plan.
March 1, 2019 Master Garden Program with co-hosts Karen Wright & Barb Lamson, Minnesota River Valley Master Gardeners. Discussions include award-winning lilies and growing peas.
Feb. 22, 2019 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about what you can do to prevent winter damage on your trees and shrubs. Barb also talks about the Springwood Gardens in Jordan, MN where they breed lovely day lilies.
Feb. 15, 2019 If you lack space in your yard, but want beauty, try container gardening. Master Gardeners Karen Wright & Barb Lamson talk about what they learned from Betty Fenton at the Minnesota Hosta Society meeting over the weekend. Learn how you can make your own outstanding container gardens!
Feb. 8, 2019 Gardening with Barb and Karen. Getting seeds started for Spring? It's a bit early, but not to early to plan for your future garden!
Jan. 5, 2019 Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse & Karen Wright discuss what you can do now (beginning of January) for your garden.
Master Gardeners Karen Wright & Harvey Hesse talk about the 2019 All American Flower Selections and why they are a good choice for your garden.
Master Gardeners Karen Wright & Harvey Hesse talk about the dozens of seed catalogs you may receive over the winter months. The lovely photos bring out gardener's dreams -- but here are some tips so you won't get carried away with buying more seeds than you have space for!
Jan. 2019 It's time to dream about what you will plant in your garden this season. Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse & Karen Wright talk about the 2019 All American Selections top pick for vegetable seeds.
January 2019- Master Gardeners Karen Wright & Harvey Hesse talk about taking care of houseplants over the winter months.
Gardening with Harvey & Karen on Dec. 28, 2018. The Master Gardeners discuss the importance of finding good soil to start your seeds and how to test your "old" seeds to make sure they will germinate. There is a new threat to conifers because of disease brought in on holiday wreaths and live decorations brought in from North Carolina that may severely impact Minnesota's conifers. Karen & Harvey discuss how you can prevent spreading EHS.
Nov. 20, 2018 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Harvey Hesse discuss the pros/cons of having your own greenhouse. Harvey has a heated garage he uses in the winter and a small greenhouse outside in the spring/summer. Plus much more.
Happy New Year Gardeners! What are your resolutions for 2019? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright share theirs and give some ideas you may wish to consider.
Holiday time is here! What should you get the gardener in your life? Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse, Barb Lamson and Karen Wright give some great ideas for this season to brighten your gardeners life!
Need some ideas for what to get the bird lover in your life for the holidays? Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse, Karen Wright and Barb Lamson share their ideas.
Start a new family tradition for the holidays. Instead of overindulging in sweets, make a mini (or fairy) garden with the kids. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Karen Wright and Harvey Hesse tell how.
So you want a live tree for Christmas. Which is the best choice? How can you transport it and keep it fresh? Master Gardeners Karen Wright, Barb Lamson & Harvey Hesse tell you how.
It's Fall. The garden season may be winding down. But there is still so much to do before the snow flies. Master Gardeners Karen Wright, Harvey Hesse & Barb Lamson talk about the chores that need to be completed for the autumn season. November 2018.
They're free! And they're as good as gold for the gardener. Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse, Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about the benefits of using fall leaves in your garden.
Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright talk about using their garden bounty for a Thanksgiving feast. November 2018.
How to create your own holiday decor using what you find around your yard. Natural creations with Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright. November 2018
Nov. 2, 2018 Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about fall clean up, watching what's in what you eat, etc.
October 26, 2018 Gardening with Barb & Karen. Discussions of how we can help with global warming issues in our own back yard, etc.
October 19, 2018 marked the Pledge Drive version of Master Gardener Show. Barb & Karen talked about gardening, but were also trying to bring in matching dollars for a grant given by a master gardening program fan. Thanks to all who pledged their support to KMSU radio!!
The first killing frost of Fall 2018 happened overnight. Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about what that means for the remainder of your gardening season and what chores you should be tending to now. Aired Oct. 12, 2018
Do your roses have the dreaded Rose Rosette disease? It commonly affects Knock-Out brand roses and their relatives. Master Gardeners Karen Wright, Barb Lamson and Harvey Hesse weigh in on how to identify it and what you can do about it.
October 2018 Master Gardeners talk about terms in horticulture that may be new to you, or some you may not understand.
It's the end of the growing season and you've got so many fruits and veggies left. What can you do to preserve them to enjoy your bounty during the upcoming cold months? October 2018 Master Gardeners talk about ways you can preserve your harvest.
Some bulbs must be dug up, prepared and brought in to preserve them over the winter months to replant again in spring. The October 2018 Master Gardener program covers how to prepare dahlia, canna lilies and others over the cold months.
September 28, 2018 Southern Minnesota faces its first frost advisory tonight. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss how you can save some of your plants by taking cuttings, covering them up or digging them out.
September 14, 2018 Master Gardener Barb Lamson tells us how raccoons ended up getting drunk in her yard as she tried to take care of her slug problem! She also talks about what she learned at the Southern Minnesota Experiment Station open house in Waseca.
September 7, 2018 Master Gardeners talk about what you can do with all those green tomatoes you have in the garden and what you can be doing now to prepare your garden for the fall.
September 4, 2018 Birding with Batt. Al Batt talks about crows and ravens again and says there are no ravens in New Ulm after a listener sends photos seeking an answer. Al also talks about monarchs, migration, the weather, etc...
The outdoor garden season is nearly complete. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright discuss what went well this season, along with failures they experienced. Airs. Oct. 1, 2018.
Fall is the time to bring your houseplants and other plants you want to save in for the winter. There are a number of steps to take to prepare them before moving indoors. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse & Karen Wright discuss. Airs Sept. 25, 2018
What do you need to do to prepare your raspberry and asparagus plants in the fall to prepare for the next growing season? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright discuss. Airs Sept 17, 2018
Mid-September until the first frost is the time to plant tulips, daffodils and other spring bulbs for spring color. Airs Sept. 10 with Master Gardeners Karen Wright, Barb Lamson, and Harvey Hesse
Hardy Minnesota Mums vs. Throw-away fall mums is the topic for the Master Garden Segment with Barb Lamson, Harvey Hesse, and Karen Wright. Airs Sept. 3, 2018
August 24, 2018 Master Garden Program with Barb Lamson and Karen Wright. Barb talks about her adventure raising Monarch caterpillars.
Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright talk about what's happening in the garden now; the importance of keeping up with weeding; crops you can plant for fall harvest, and much more on Aug. 3, 2018.
It's the end of summer. What do you need to do now to prepare your lawn for the end of the season. Master Gardeners Barb Lamson, Karen Wright and Harvey Hesse give advice. Aired August 27, 2018.
The bounty from the garden is overflowing! What to do with all that produce? Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse, Barb Lamson, and Karen Wright talk about ways to preserve your harvest.
August 1, 2018 - It's county fair time! Master Gardeners Karen Wright, Barb Lamson and Harvey Hesse explain how you can show your own flowers and vegetables at the fair and how to prepare.
July 27, 2018 Master Garden Program with Barb Lamson and Karen Wright about what's happening in your yard and garden and things you can do to deal with Japanese Beetles and other pests, etc...
July 6, 2018 Gardening with Barb & Karen. Discussions include Lilies, delicious onion and garlic tips, earwigs and more timely garden topics.
June 22, 2018 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss what to do in the garden/yard after all this rain.
Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about what's going on in the garden now, June 8, 2018.
Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson talk about timely gardening tips, including how to protect your plants in the extreme heat.
May 26, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - noon at the Caledonia Curling Club in Mankato is the place to be for the annual Minnesota River Valley Master Gardener's annual Plant sale. There will be many varieties of natives, house plants, flowers, vegetables, perennials, and more, all grown by Master Gardeners.
The end of May or the beginning of June is the time to plant warm weather crops like tomatoes, peppers, egg plant, squash, etc. Master Gardeners Karen Wright, Barb Lamson and Harvey Hesse talk about these important veggies and how to grow them.
What to get mom for Mother's Day if she loves to garden? Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse, Barb Lamson & Karen Wright give some ideas on May 7, 2018.
May 13, 2018 "Getting Started in the Garden" this spring. What are some things to consider? Is it time? Master Gardeners Karen Wright, Barb Lamson & Harvey Hesse talk about some basics to starting the garden this spring.
April 20, 2018 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about Earth Day as well as things to do while we wait for the ground to thaw out for spring planting.
May 11, 2018 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about what's blooming in the garden now as well as what we can be doing outside now in our gardens.
February 9, 2018 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about what you can be doing for your garden at this time of year.
Minnesota Morning Host and Master Gardener, Karen Wright talks gardening with Blue Earth County Master Gardener, Harvey Hesse.
Minnesota River Valley Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright discuss what's going on in gardening and give tips to help you become a better gardener.
Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss the latest issues in gardening on Sept. 7, 2017.
October 13, 2017 Master Garden show with Minnesota Morning host, Karen Wright and Master Gardener, Harvey Hesse.
Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss timely topics about gardening on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017.
November 3, 2017 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about all things gardening on "MInnesota Morning".
Minnesota Morning Host Karen Wright and Master Gardener Barb Lamson talk gardening on November 10, 2017.
Minnesota Morning host Karen Wright talks with Master Gardener Harvey Hesse about all things green and what we can do now with gardening now that it's December.
The Master Gardener program on Minnesota Morning welcomed a guest, MG Jean Jackson, who shared tips on choosing a Christmas tree, protecting plants this winter, and more. Aired: Dec. 8, 2017
Minnesota Morning host Karen Wright interviews author Theresa Rooney about her new book, "The Guide to Humane Critter Control _ Natural, Non-toxic pest solutions to Protect Your Yard and Garden. Friday, December 22, 2017
Master Gardeners Joyce Wilcox and Karen Wright discuss all things gardening on Monday, Dec. 14, 2017.
Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about all things gardening on "Minnesota Morning" on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
January 26, 2018 Master Garden show with Karen Wright and Barb Lamson on KMSU's Minnesota Morning show - Planning your garden, pruning, great varieties to try, etc!!
February 2, 2018 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about seed catalogs, using ashes in the garden, science fair projects and the upcoming Spring Alive! workshop. Broadcast on KMSU's Minnesota Morning February 2, 2018
Master Gardeners Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright talk about winter gardening, tomatoes, shade plants and more on the Minnesota Morning show on Friday, Feb. 22, 2018.
Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about what's coming in spring, and about which type of water-distilled, carbonated or tap, is best for plant growth. On KMSU's Minnesota Morning on March. 2, 2018.
Harvey Hesse and Karen Wright discuss when to plant your pepper, tomato and other seeds for Spring, among other topics on the Master Gardener program for March 23, 2018.
Master Gardener, Barb Lamson and KMSU MN Morning Show host, Karen Wright talk about gardening.