In Minnesota, seed starting can begin as early as mid-February and continue to mid-April depending on what plants you're starting. In this Garden Scoop you'll find a great guide on when to start what seeds along with all the tools to make your seed staring venture successful!
Fruits & Vegetables
The Garden Scoop - Seed Starting
Top Ten Ways to Increase Soil Health
You may be asking "Why is it such a big deal?" Simply put, healthy soil gives us clean air and water, bountiful crops and forests, productive grazing lands, diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes. All of which enhances our lives. Fun fact: There can be a billion microorganisms in a teaspon of compost or soil!
The Garden Scoop: Tis the Season of Curcurbita!
The Garden Scoop - Keyhole Gardening
Something old is new again. Keyhole Gardening has (re)gained popularity. It originated in Africa out of necessity. Creating an organic recycling tank in the center of a garden to help grow vegetables in dry, rocky soils.
VIDEO: Starting Summer Vegetable Gardens Indoors| Garden Guy Dale
Garden Guy Dale shares tips for starting your summer vegetable garden indoors in March in Minnesota.
VIDEO: Vegetables You Can Plant Now in Minnesota | Garden Guy Dale
Garden Guy Dale joined Good Day to share what veggies you can plant in spring to ensure a bumper crop.
VIDEO: Gourds Galore! Dale Chats About Pumpkins & Squashes | Garden Guy Dale
Garden Guy Dale stopped by the Apple House at the University of Minnesota Arboretum to chat about pumpkins & gourds.
VIDEO: Strawberry Season in Minnesota | Garden Guy Dale
Garden Guy Dale shares everything you need to know about strawberry season.
VIDEO: Growing Your Own Berries in Minnesota | Garden Guy Dale
Garden Guy Dale has tips for growing berries successfully, which can help you save money at the grocery store!
VIDEO: Planning an Apple Picking Adventure | Garden Guy Dale
Growing a Winter Windowsill Vegetable Garden
Come check out the experts tips on growing vegetables inside during the winter!
THE GARDEN SCOOP: Tomato Trauma and Abundance
Got Tomato Trauma? Check out what the Garden Scoop has to solve that problem!
Raspberry Growing Basics
Get the basics to growing your raspberries in Minnesota!
Growing Great Tomatoes
The experts at Gertens provide the top tomato growing practices for your home garden!
THE GARDEN SCOOP: Planting Vegetables in Containers
Planting in containers is a really great alternative but there are a few things to consider before.