Karen Valerio – Page 3 – Hennepin County Master Gardeners

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So far Karen Valerio has created 41 blog entries.

Planting Garlic in Minnesota

Planting garlic is so easy and the results are delicious.

Planting Garlic in MinnesotaKaren Valerio2021-07-19T07:43:25-05:00

It is time to start planting bulbs! Yes, now in September.

Plant Those Fall Bulbs NowKaren Valerio2020-05-09T19:37:27-05:00

I’ll bet you’re assuming I have a garden full of roses. No, I don’t!

What Does Tea Have to Do With Roses?Karen Valerio2020-05-09T19:35:03-05:00

What is a food desert and what does that have to do with Hennepin County Master Gardeners?

Growing Vegetables in the Food DesertKaren Valerio2020-05-09T19:36:11-05:00

Fertilizer is plant food. Not! Fertilizers, organic or mineral, are not plant food.

Fertilizer: What Gardeners Need to KnowKaren Valerio2020-05-09T19:41:32-05:00

Hennepin County Master Gardener volunteers have staffed a booth at Midtown Farmers Market (MFM) in Minneapolis since its start in 2003.

Master Gardeners at the Midtown Farmer’s MarketKaren Valerio2020-05-09T19:38:49-05:00

I’ve lived in my house for over 20 years and my biggest weed problem has been Creeping Charlie.

My Fight with a Minnesota Noxious WeedKaren Valerio2020-05-09T19:40:22-05:00

Our climate is changing and as it does, gardeners need to adjust what we plant.

Tough Edibles for Our Changing ClimateKaren Valerio2020-05-09T19:46:15-05:00

Many watershed districts and government agencies offer grants or “cost sharing assistance” for landscaping that benefits water quality.

Shoreline Restoration through Local Watershed District GrantsKaren Valerio2020-05-09T19:44:21-05:00

To start, what is succession planting?

Succession PlantingKaren Valerio2020-05-09T19:45:24-05:00