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Closer to God's heart...
If I was ever in a situation where I had to decide what to do with the last days, weeks or months of my life, I know exactly what I would do. I think there are lots of folks who have bucket lists with...
Posted on 5/26/12 at 6:36 PM
Fourth graders plant seeds of knowledge at Bennett
Fourth graders at Bennett Elementary have put new plant science knowledge to use, in a large garden on the schools south side near the playground. Yesterday afternoon, around 100 students, staff, P...
Posted on 5/24/12 at 9:07 AM
Hopeful for the weekend
I have high hopes for getting some gardening done this weekend, and it looks like the weather might just be perfect (knock on wood). I have LOTS of dandelions to dig out (I just hate those buggers) a...
Posted on 5/11/12 at 8:04 AM
Homegrown Day 3: Power trios, Booms and Big Bands
I'm going to use the word "adorable" here and I don't mean it in a condescending chin-chuck, pat on the head way. On Tuesday night something truly wonderful happened at Teatro Zuccone and it was ador...
Posted on 5/2/12 at 12:37 PM
writing wednesdsays: map lovers unite
Hello. My name is Roxane Salonen, and I love maps. It hasn't always been this way though. I used to detest them. Find out what changed on Peace Garden Writer today! (Um, yes, you with the coffee m...
Posted on 4/18/12 at 12:01 AM
Hortiscope: Check label on grass-control product first 
Q: A couple of years ago, we moved into a home that had a medium-sized flowerbed. The previous owner let it go, so it was full of weeds. We rototilled it and sprayed it with Roundup. We transplanted hostas, cone flowers, tulips and some other perennials. However, the grass has taken over again and we cannot keep up with it.
By Ron Smith , April 13, 2012
Botanic Society to receive cherry tree seeds 
FARGO – The Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society is one of many other botanic gardens and universities around the country that have been invited to receive 100 cherry tree seeds from the Cherry Blossom Tree Association of Japan.
By Forum staff reports , April 07, 2012
Hypertufa workshop set 
FARGO – The Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society is hosting a workshop on hypertufa containers April 14 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the NPBGS greenhouse.
The workshop involves learning about the care and use of hypertufa
By Forum staff reports , April 07, 2012
Hortiscope: Roses should recover from pruning mishap 
Q: I hired my neighbor’s son to prune my roses. He cut them down to about 12 inches from the ground instead of the branch line. How can I save my beautiful roses? Will the roses grow if I give them fertilizer and water?
By Ron Smith , April 06, 2012
Hortiscope: Plum tree produces many blooms, few fruit 
Q: I have several questions about gardening. I have a plum tree with many blooms but very few plums. Why would this happen? Those that grow mostly are small and turn red and blue. There is a brown film or coating around the pit in midsummer.
By Ron Smith , March 30, 2012
Container gardens done right: Ideas to help patio gardens look polished, planned 
By Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune (MCT) , March 29, 2012
Hortiscope: Consider native environment when watering 
Q: I have 25 blue and Colorado spruce trees that I bought in containers. The trees grew about a foot last summer, but some are turning brown. How much should I be watering these trees and should I put mulch around the base? What kind of fertilizer do you recommend and how often should it be used? Should I get some insecticide and spray the trees? If so, what kind and how many times?
By Ron Smith , March 23, 2012
Gardening Saturday event set April 14 
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. – Gardening Saturday will be held April 14 at East Grand Forks Senior High. The day-long program is co-sponsored by the NDSU Extension Service and the Grand Forks Horticultural Society.
By Forum staff reports , March 16, 2012
Time to get gardening seeds and supplies ready to go 
Gather your seeds and supplies: It’s nearly prime time to start seeds for this year’s garden. Most seeds are best planted somewhere around six to eight weeks before the last spring frost, which is usually somewhere around Mother’s Day in mid-May.
By Denise Ellsworth, Akron Beacon Journal (MCT) , March 14, 2012
Hortiscope: Put rosewood cuttings in pasteurized soil 
Q: I have a plot that is full of clover and weeds. I want to keep the clover, but get rid of the weeds. They are broadleaf weeds, but I’m not sure what they are. They look to be some kind of foxtail or something along those lines. I have read that 2,4-D will kill the clover. Should I just spray the weeds or spray the whole plot? When should I spray? (
By Ron Smith , March 09, 2012
Trim it up: ‘Renovate’ old trees, shrubs with careful pruning 
A desire to tidy up the garden and do something outdoors – even before anything much is really happening there yet, garden-wise – drives many of us out to prune now.
Good.
By Lee Reich, For the Associated Press , March 07, 2012
Hortiscope: Use bag to collect seedpod from spider plant 
Q: I have a seedpod on my spider plant. How long does it take to ripen?
By Ron Smith , March 02, 2012
Garden calls beneath snow 
I am really feeling the itch to get out in the garden ... aren’t you? I think it’s the gorgeous winter we’ve been having – it’s really felt much like spring for quite a while now.
By Sandra Paulson , February 26, 2012
Hortiscope: Take poplars down after trees fully leaf out 
Is there a proper time to cut down large poplars to reduce the suckering? I have heard that there is a certain time of year that is best. Also, is it better to fight the suckers the year after taking the trees down or treat the stumps to reduce suckering?
By Ron Smith , February 24, 2012
Try starting plants from seeds this year 
By Kathy Van Mullekom, Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) (MCT) , February 19, 2012
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