George Bonnema
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  Last week, I mentioned using seed catalogs as reference guides and I can recommend a couple that have excellent information:  John Scheepers Kitchen Garden Seeds, P.O. Box 638, … more
We asked on Facebook what seminars our followers would like me to do for the Luverne Health and Home Show coming in March.  Results of your comments:  I’ll do one seminar … more
I have a great gift idea for any gardener on your Christmas list … well, I have several great gift ideas, but today I want to mention a subscription to Minnesota Horticultural … more
If you see fresh snow and rabbit tracks this week, I remind you to protect any plants you don’t want those critters chewing on. The snow cover isn’t heavy yet; when or if it does … more
We are into the holiday decorating mood and I have a few tips to share.   If you are using a fresh Christmas tree, be sure to pick a tree that hasn’t dried out before you … more
The temperature has been cold enough to put a little frost in the ground, so if you have tender roses or other newly planted perennial plants that would benefit from protection for their first … more
Last week I gave you the basics of indoor plant care and if you are a gardener, that is where you will be “gardening” for the next few months! So, let’s make the most of … more
Just about everyone I know has at least a few houseplants hanging around (literally!) or taking up windowsill space. Our potted friends purify the air, add color and interest to any room, and … more
It’s November and I’m harvesting fresh radishes (the best I’ve ever had), great spinach, Brussels sprouts and carrots from my garden. To be sure, that will soon come to an end, … more
… And still no rains … So I have been watering my lawn so I can get the weeds sprayed. Now I just have to hope there will be enough warm days to get an effective kill on the … more
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