October 2, 2020

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• Landscaping with Onions.  Alliums are stunning, and now is the time to plant their bulbs. 
• Fall Colors of North Dakota.  Our native trees are glowing now.  
• Hort Shorts.  A summary of timely activities and emerging disorders in landscapes. 
• Landscapes:  Critterproof daffodils, irrigating evergreens, mowing lawns for winter, and more. 
• Fruits and Vegetables:  Storing potatoes and carrots, testing garden soil, and more.   
• Weather Almanac.  A summary of temperatures, rainfall and other weather data across ND.
• Drought Watch.  It's been another dry week, and there is no relief in sight.

September 17, 2020

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• Growing Garlic in North Dakota.  Plant garlic now and enjoy flavorful meals next summer. 
• Time for Tulips: Think Spring!  The first step to a colorful landscape next spring is to plant tulips now. 
• Plant Health Care.  A summary of timely activities and emerging disorders in landscapes. 
• Landscapes:  Planting mums and trees, killing weeds in lawns, and more. 
• Fruits and Vegetables:  Harvesting pumpkins and squash, ripening tomatoes indoors, and more.   
• Weather Almanac.  A summary of temperatures, rainfall and other weather data across ND.
• Drought Watch.  It's been another dry week, and there is no relief in sight.

Written by Tom Kalb, Extension Horticulturist, North Dakota State University. Go to the Archives for previously published issues.