Fruits & Vegetables

The Garden Scoop - Seed Starting

The Garden Scoop - Seed Starting

January 7, 2026

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!

Top Ten Ways to Increase Soil Health

Top Ten Ways to Increase Soil Health

October 2, 2025

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: Tis the Season of Curcurbita!

September 19, 2025
Autumn brings pumpkins, squash and gourds. They're all from the same genus. Does that mean they're all edible? Read on to find out, get some recipes and learn the names of some cool curcurbita.
The Garden Scoop - Keyhole Gardening

The Garden Scoop - Keyhole Gardening

April 2, 2025

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

VIDEO: Starting Summer Vegetable Gardens Indoors| Garden Guy Dale

March 19, 2024

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

VIDEO: Vegetables You Can Plant Now in Minnesota | Garden Guy Dale

April 24, 2023

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

VIDEO: Gourds Galore! Dale Chats About Pumpkins & Squashes | Garden Guy Dale

October 19, 2022

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

VIDEO: Strawberry Season in Minnesota | Garden Guy Dale

June 22, 2022

Garden Guy Dale shares everything you need to know about strawberry season.

 

VIDEO: Growing Your Own Berries in Minnesota | Garden Guy Dale

VIDEO: Growing Your Own Berries in Minnesota | Garden Guy Dale

May 31, 2022

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

VIDEO: Planning an Apple Picking Adventure | Garden Guy Dale

October 13, 2021
Being immersed in nature at your local orchard will send you home with fresh air and, of course, a bucket of apples!
Growing a Winter Windowsill Vegetable Garden

Growing a Winter Windowsill Vegetable Garden

September 20, 2021

Come check out the experts tips on growing vegetables inside during the winter!

THE GARDEN SCOOP:  Tomato Trauma and Abundance

THE GARDEN SCOOP: Tomato Trauma and Abundance

July 28, 2021

Got Tomato Trauma? Check out what the Garden Scoop has to solve that problem!

Raspberry Growing Basics

Raspberry Growing Basics

May 16, 2021

Get the basics to growing your raspberries in Minnesota!

Growing Great Tomatoes

Growing Great Tomatoes

May 14, 2021

The experts at Gertens provide the top tomato growing practices for your home garden!

May 11, 2021

THE GARDEN SCOOP: Planting Vegetables in Containers

Planting in containers is really great alternative but there are a few things to consider before.

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