Habitat for Humanity-Winona Fillmore Counties is now accepting applications for the home currently under construction in Harmony. To qualify for a Habitat home, the family must currently be living in substandard housing, be unable to obtain a conven
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Saturday, May 18th, 2013
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- 10:25:25, May 7th 2013 - Thunder6 - Great article! I love to see the Youth of Fillmore County receiveing acco ... [Read More]
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- 2:41:47, May 3rd 2013 - Remark1976 - Mrs. Buckbee, I just looked up Senate File 796 and in it there are said p ... [Read More]
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On the look out for Japanese Beetles in Fillmore County
Fri, Jul 20th, 2012
Posted in All Home & Garden
Posted in All Home & Garden
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By Shelly Skindelien, Fillmore County Extension, Master Gardener intern
The Japanese beetle has made its arrival in Minnesota. This is a serious pest of turf and ornamental plants. Grubs feed on the roots of grass and adults feed on the foliage of more than 300 plants species including some trees. Adult beetles are about 3/8 of an inch long with a dark metallic green head and metallic tan wings. Identifying marks are two white rear and five white lateral “tuffs” of white hair.
The life cycle of a Japanese beetle begins with adults emerging from the soil in early July, feeding during the day, mating and laying eggs back into the soil in the evening. This usually occurs over a 60 day period. The grubs grow rapidly in the soil chewing off grass roots, and will burrow deeper in the soil over winter, only to start feeding on grass roots again in the spring.
Japanese beetles feed in full sun at the top of plants, moving downward as the leaves are consumed. These beetles can fly long distances.
As Fillmore County Master Gardeners, we are interested in seeing how many of these pests are in our county. Our booth at the Fillmore County Fair will have more information on this pest and other invasive species that have moved into Minnesota. Please stop by and let us know if you have seen Japanese beetles on your property.
Further information can be found at the U of M Extension Japanese beetle webpage and USDA: Managing the Japanese beetle: A homeowners handbook.
The Japanese beetle has made its arrival in Minnesota. This is a serious pest of turf and ornamental plants. Grubs feed on the roots of grass and adults feed on the foliage of more than 300 plants species including some trees. Adult beetles are about 3/8 of an inch long with a dark metallic green head and metallic tan wings. Identifying marks are two white rear and five white lateral “tuffs” of white hair.
The life cycle of a Japanese beetle begins with adults emerging from the soil in early July, feeding during the day, mating and laying eggs back into the soil in the evening. This usually occurs over a 60 day period. The grubs grow rapidly in the soil chewing off grass roots, and will burrow deeper in the soil over winter, only to start feeding on grass roots again in the spring.
Japanese beetles feed in full sun at the top of plants, moving downward as the leaves are consumed. These beetles can fly long distances.
As Fillmore County Master Gardeners, we are interested in seeing how many of these pests are in our county. Our booth at the Fillmore County Fair will have more information on this pest and other invasive species that have moved into Minnesota. Please stop by and let us know if you have seen Japanese beetles on your property.
Further information can be found at the U of M Extension Japanese beetle webpage and USDA: Managing the Japanese beetle: A homeowners handbook.
Habitat for Humanity-Winona Fillmore Counties seeking a family for home currently under construction in Harmony
Mon, Jun 18th, 2012
Posted in Harmony Home & Garden
Posted in Harmony Home & Garden
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“Growing Green” gardening workshop
Mon, Mar 5th, 2012
Posted in All Home & Garden
Posted in All Home & Garden
The Houston County Master Gardeners and Caledonia Area Community Education would like to invite all experienced or budding gardeners to attend our second annual “Growing Green” Gardening Workshop to be held at the Caledonia Middle and High Schoo
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Harmony woman's garden is a labor of love
Mon, Sep 12th, 2011
Posted in Home & Garden
Posted in Home & Garden
Lori Pfremmer of rural Harmony has been gardening her entire life. She has been working on her current garden since she moved to the country with her husband Fred six years ago, and it has grown and spread each year. And it still isn't finished.
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Prepare a deck for winter
Mon, Sep 12th, 2011
Posted in Home & Garden
Posted in Home & Garden
As the weather cools, many homeowners already have a system in place to help prepare their home's exterior for the looming winter season.
Making sure outdoor furniture is stored away and bushes and young trees are wrapped in burlap are just .....
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Making sure outdoor furniture is stored away and bushes and young trees are wrapped in burlap are just .....
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Housing help from SEMCAC
Mon, Sep 12th, 2011
Posted in Home & Garden
Posted in Home & Garden
Fall is almost here, and this time of year many people start getting their homes ready for winter. However, many people out there are not able to afford to get their homes ready, or to fix safety and code issues. There are people who are not able to
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Habitat for Humanity now seeking partner families in Harmony and Utica
Mon, Aug 15th, 2011
Posted in Home & Garden
Posted in Home & Garden
Looking for an affordable opportunity to buy a simple, decent home?
Habitat will be hosting an application open house on Wednesday, August 24th from 5-7 PM at Merchants Bank in St. Charles. Habitat volunteers will be on hand to assist with t .....
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Habitat will be hosting an application open house on Wednesday, August 24th from 5-7 PM at Merchants Bank in St. Charles. Habitat volunteers will be on hand to assist with t .....
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Deep Energy Reduction open house at Eagle Bluff
Mon, Aug 8th, 2011
Posted in Home & Garden
Posted in Home & Garden
Everyone wants to save money these days. And the Eagle Bluff residence has been retrofitted to become more energy efficient to do just that.
Learn what you can do to update your home to minimize energy use and utilize local products in your .....
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Learn what you can do to update your home to minimize energy use and utilize local products in your .....
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KDEC home, sport and garden show set for March 6
Fri, Feb 25th, 2011
Posted in Home & Garden
Posted in Home & Garden
Early response to the annual Decorah Home, Sport and Garden Show has been strong, with a combination of past exhibitors and first-timers set to show their products and services.
The 28th Annual Show is scheduled for Sunday, March 6th, at Dec .....
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The 28th Annual Show is scheduled for Sunday, March 6th, at Dec .....
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