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150 Years of Hardy Plants

150 Years of Hardy Plants

150 Years of Hardy Plants

150 Years of Hardy Plants

150 Years of Hardy Plants

150 Years of Hardy Plants

Hardy Plants

150 Years of Hardy Plants
150 Years of Hardy Plants
150 Years

Tree Fruits

The University's fruit breeding program began nearly a century ago and is one of the oldest, continuous programs in North America.

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Tree Fruits

Apples

Growing apples is fun and rewarding, but failure to bear fruit is a common problem.

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Apples

Small Fruits

Strawberries, currants, gooseberries, and raspberries are easy to grow in most of Minnesota.

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Small Fruits

Ornamental Trees

Proper planting is critical if you want healthy, vigorous trees and shrubs.

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Ornamental Trees

Shrubs

When to prune small trees and shrubs depends on when they flower.

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Shrubs

Chrysanthemums

The chrysanthemum breeding project at the U of M was initiated in the 1930s.

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Chrysanthemums

Vegetables

Numerous vegetables have been introduced by the U of M Agricultural Experiment Station.

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Vegetables

Grapes

Sunlight and high temperatures are needed to completely ripen grapes.

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Grapes

Azaleas

Azaleas do best in full sun but will tolerate light shade.

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Azaleas


Author: M. H. Meyer

Contributors: J. L. Luby, H. Pellett, N. O. Anderson, P. D. Ascher, C. Thill, D. W. Davis, F. Lauer, E. Hoover, D. K. Wildung, M.E. Zins, Department of Horticultural Science

Photographer, Editor and Writer: David Hansen, U of M Agricultural Experiment Station

Print Designer: Nancy H. Teufert, River West Design




For copies of this or other publications, 1-800-876-8636.
For gardening information, contact your local Extension office, www.extension.umn.edu, or www.maes.umn.edu.
Soil tests are available from the U of M Soil Testing Laboratory, http://soiltest.coafes.umn.edu, 612-625-3101.
Contact the lab or your local Extension office for a sampling kit and instructions.

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