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04/22/2025

Here is an article from the Explore Minnesota website. The article targets city dwellers but has some pretty good information for all of us. It includes tips about gardening with links to learn more if you desire. And even some recommendations on garden resource outlets and sales from other than retail outlets.

You should be touching dirt. Seriously. Studies have shown that contact with soil supports a healthy gut-brain axis. Plus, gardening can sustain our pollinators, feed our families, and create beautiful and relaxing spaces around us. Interested, but don’t know where to start? Here’s everything yo...

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A saying I’ll never forget is… “three leaves together? Better not touch them!”

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How and When to Prune Trees and Shrubs🌳
Understanding Growth Buds
1. Apical Dominance:
Plants primarily grow from the terminal bud, suppressing lateral buds.
Vertical limbs have strong apical dominance; 45° to 60° angled limbs have reduced dominance; horizontal limbs lose it, producing water sprouts.
Removing Heavy Branches
2.Cutting Technique:
Undercut large branches to prevent bark tearing.
Make a top cut outside the first cut.
Finalize by cutting close to the branch collar to avoid damage.
General Pruning Process
3. Timing:
Prune during winter or early spring dormancy.
Prune flowering shrubs after blooming.
4. Specific Pruning:
Evergreens: Early spring.
Fruit Trees: Open crown for light and fruit production.
Roses:
Prune in spring, above outward-facing buds.
Pruning Techniques
Thinning:
Remove entire shoots to maintain dominance.
Water Sprouts and Suckers:
Remove to guide growth and prevent drain.
4. Renewal Pruning:
Increase circulation and light.
5. Crotches and Angles:
Remove weaker limbs.
Healing and Regrowth
Healing:
Starts in cambium layer.
Regrowth:
Stimulates new growth.
https://gardenandcrafty.com/winter-gardening-guide-essential-tasks-and-planting-tips?utm_source=Li98&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0tj7aoa4t8YNv7UW5Wb-Qm8rCpt35cc8kh1XT98zYAl0TCvOx2D1natw0_aem_3tCzmscf9DD16gG7e9w_qw

10/15/2024

I thought I was going to be able to make this a more informative page this summer but things just got too busy. Maybe next year...

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10/06/2024