Pine County Master Gardeners

06/22/2026

Roses are a favorite for many, here are a few tips for bringing this favorite (in many varieties) to your yard:

With hardy varieties and a little early-season attention, roses become some of the toughest, most satisfying plants in the yard; proof that beauty and resilience can grow side by side in the bold north.

06/20/2026

06/19/2026

Coming Wednesday June 24, 12-1pm
Lunch and Learn: Who are the Pollinators?

Establish pollinator gardens, support pollinators, but who are those pollinators? There are big efforts to support pollinators, but often we only think about a handful of pollinators or know them by name. Pollinators are a diverse category of life. Bring your lunch and join Quincy Sadowski, University of Minnesota Extension Educator, to learn more about our native pollinators.

To register for this free webinar, click the link:

https://forms.gle/aRqnV8v7duyxp4AK9

06/18/2026

Wisteria - a Feast for Your Eyes!

The University of Minnesota developed the first
wisteria proven hardy to zone three. Summer
Cascade™ was bred from a hardy strain of Kentucky
wisteria. This beautiful flowering vine thrives in full
sun, and can easily cover your wooden structures as
it has our pergola.

Carefully consider where to place a new wisteria as
it can be an aggressive grower. A fence, arbor or
trellis must be able to accommodate some weight,
as the woody vine will become heavy.
During blooming season, your garden might
become a buzzing haven for bees and butterflies; it
also offers refuge to wildlife. Birds may nest within
its branches, finding shelter and sustenance. It’s a
magnet for pollinators.

Plant in full sun in fertile, moist but well-draining.
Wisteria’s scientific name is Wisteria macrostachya
'Betty Matthews' sold as Summer Cascade™.

There are Asian cultivars available but they tend to
grow aggressively. The Minnesota cultivars are
descended from an eastern United States variety
that will not take over your garden.
For more information about this plant:
https://mnhardy.umn.edu/wisteria

Linda Fischer
UMN Extension Pine County Master Gardener

06/17/2026

We're now in the later half of the month, the June garden checklist is here, click the link below for tips on lawn care, trees & shrubs, pests and diseases to watch out for, and much more!

Look for sawflies on trees, prune late-blooming trees, thin seedlings, and move houseplants outdoors gradually.

06/15/2026

Some advice for watering your trees from MN DNR:
Your trees are thirsty. Newly planted trees need 15–25 gallons of water once a week for the first 3–5 years.
Help them beat the heat:
💧Set a hose on a slow trickle for 1–2 hours, rotating it around the tree every 20 minutes or so.
💧Use a 5-gallon bucket to slowly pour water around the base.
💧Use a tree watering bag and refill it as needed.
Also remember to mulch properly — about 3 inches deep in a donut shape, keeping mulch away from the trunk.
Watering once a week during hot, dry spells is one of the easiest ways to reduce stress on trees and help them thrive.
Learn more at mndnr.gov/tree-care

06/12/2026

We need rain. Thankfully we got a good bit of rain earlier this week, but its not enough to catch up to where we should be. That can make it difficult to give all your plants enough hydration to stay healthy. This article below will help give you some easy ways to help keep your gardens happy:

https://extension.umn.edu/how/water-wisely-start-your-own-backyard

06/11/2026

Don't forget, tonight at 6pm at Moose Lake Brewing Co!

06/10/2026

Looking for something to spruce up that shady part of your yard? Follow the link below to find some ideas, maybe even create your own shade garden:

https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/gardening-shade?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0jgwbfvv&fbclid=IwY2xjawSU_SVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeePn7MT_PWoZidYlHB7xKP7R97VrMzyoQrR5PvXHHxm5bejkNGSdaeQR6Uio_aem_FIGighAEEPphsxW17v_Hrg

06/08/2026

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