The University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture recently looked into how online sales of terrestrial invasive plants can be a pathway of spread in Minnesota.
Bleed Heart Floral Farm and Design does not qualify for agricultural zoning because flowers aren鈥檛 specifically named in state law as an agricultural product.
The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department will offer an Indoor Flowering Bulb gardening class from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, at the Tourist Information Center.
The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department will offer a May Day flower arrangement class at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, at Netzer's Floral, 2401 Hannah Ave. NW.
Two self-described "thorns" in the sides of decision makers made it their quest to protect a small patch of Showy Lady's Slippers from construction for the Highway 23 "Gap" project. Thanks to their efforts, the plants were transplanted.
"Fielding Questions" columnist Don Kinzler also advises readers on a pesky beetle that is prevalent in gardens again this year and how to prevent deer damage to yards and gardens.
"Growing Together" columnist Don Kinzler says 鈥渉ardy鈥� is a relative term, and what鈥檚 hardy for Kentucky might not survive in the North country. If a rose tag says 鈥渨inter-hardy,鈥� it doesn鈥檛 necessarily apply to winters in North Dakota and Minnesota.
