Category Archives: Master Gardeners

The basil is sprouting

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Sandi

In spite of the wintry weather outside (it’s snowing again), we’ve got a little bit of spring in our kitchen; the basil is sprouting! You may remember that I signed up for the U of M Master Gardener seed trials for … Continue reading →

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Beet test

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Sandi

We started the beet taste test. . . you may remember that Trevor and I decided to participate in the U of M master gardener seed trials, and got beet seeds to plant.  A pretty small number, actually–about 7 or … Continue reading →

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One last Arb post

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Sandi

I just had so many beautiful photos from our trip to the Arboretum last weekend that I have to share a few more. . . I will have something more original on Monday, I promise. Here are some gorgeous tulips–they … Continue reading →

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More from the Arboretum

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Sandi

I had so many great photos from the Arboretum from our trip last weekend that I just have to share some more. . . as I mentioned, I couldn’t believe everything that was already blooming down there. Trevor was so … Continue reading →

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Board meeting

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Sandi

On Thursday after work Trevor and I left town so I could attend a Friday meeting of the MN State Master Gardener Advisory Board at the arboretum. The meetings are always interesting, and the people are great, but I’m not … Continue reading →

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Garden day booty

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Sandi

So, as you may know, I attended the Garden Day workshop in Grand Forks on Saturday. Well, I made a couple of purchases that I just have to share with you–I’ve got such a weakness for garden art! I just … Continue reading →

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Seed trials

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Sandi

I have signed up for the 2012 UMN Extension Master Gardener Veggie & Flower Seed Trial!  I am so excited (and I know you have just been waiting for this news)!  ;) This year the options were pickling cucumbers, tomatillos, … Continue reading →

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Boil ‘em, mash ‘em, stick ‘em in a stew. . .

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Sandi

Po-TAY-toes! Ok, only the Lord of the Rings freaks out there (hi, Carlene!) will get that reference.  But here’s to hoping there are a bunch of you out there.  You may recall that I mentioned quite some time ago that … Continue reading →

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Gardening nerd

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Sandi

I just received the schedule for an Advanced Master Gardener Education day that the NDSU Extension Service is offering in January.  It runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. . . . seven hours of gardening education (there is a … Continue reading →

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Zinnia trials

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Sandi

I was out taking a stroll around the yard last night and checking on all my babies—they are all doing so well!  The yard just seems like a riot of color right now with all the tiger lilies and false … Continue reading →

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