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CLC part of grape, wine consortium

...quality with eventual possible sale at local farmers' markets and to wine makers. Terry Nennich, a University of Minnesota horticulturist, and John Thull, vineyard manager at the University Arboretum, are participating in the research through the eight-county...

http://brainerddispatch.com/lifestyle/2011-08-30/clc-part-grape-wine-consortium
Lifestyle
Pruning workshop to be held

...Staples, Minnesota.It's the second in a series of workshops on orchard management in cold climates. The instructor is horticulturist Thaddeus McCamant with Central Lakes College.Cost is $15 per person, $20 per farm/orchard. Pre-registration required...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-03-31/pruning-workshop-be-held
News
University expert to teach new fruits and vegetables class

A former University of Minnesota horticulturist and area resident will teach the new Fruits and Vegetables...talked to groups at all levels, from youths to amateur horticulturists to Master Gardeners."Growing vegetables for as long...

http://brainerddispatch.com/business/2010-12-17/university-expert-teach-new-frui
Business
Rudy's gift to us: Northland Arboretum

...Mississippi River. Nothing special in the eyes of many of those who lived here in the 1960s and early 1970s.Hillig, a trained horticulturist, saw something different. He saw the potential of a 500-acre oasis in what was a growing urban area. He saw an accessible...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/2012-06-15/rudys-gift-us-northland-arboretum
Opinion
City weed patches

...boulevard consists mainly of dandelions and quack grass and other broadleaf weeds that would confuse the most experienced horticulturist. I even pulled sand burrs out of my boulevard, a weed I haven't seen since I was a kid living in northeast.I curse...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2012-06-22/city-weed-patches
Open Forum
Green landscaping to be discussed at Northland Arboretum

...Before and after results of her own yard restoration will be showcased.Holm, a Wild Ones Twin Cities member, is a horticulturist, writer and graphic designer. She has been using native plants in her landscape designs for over 15 years, providing...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2012-09-11/green-landscaping-be-discussed-north
News
Local news briefs

...Before and after results of her own yard restoration will be showcased.Holm, a Wild Ones Twin Cities member, is a horticulturist, writer and graphic designer. She has been using native plants in her landscape designs for over 15 years, providing...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2012-09-11/local-news-briefs
News
Local news briefs- Aug. 7

...with Native Plants" is the topic of the next Wild Ones Event at Northland Arboretum. The speaker will be Holly Holm, horticulturist and photographer.The presentation will be 11 a.m. Aug. 20. Admission is free to Wild Ones members and $2 for all...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2011-08-05/local-news-briefs-aug-7
News
Bad weather cuts apple harvest

...50 a bushel for Upper Midwest favorites such as Haralson and Honeycrisp -- two popular varieties developed by horticulturists at the University of Minnesota. Compared with other major farm crops, apples are just a small part of Upper Midwest...

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/111401/nei_1114010010.shtml
Neighbors
Red Delicious, Northern Spy apples pack the most antioxidant punch

...which also identified the chemicals responsible for antioxidant activity in apples -- probably is most useful to horticulturists breeding new, antioxidant-rich varieties. The information also could lead to the development of techniques for...

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/061105/lif_0611050031.shtml
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