Even when it’s cold outside, there’s plenty to talk about with plants.
Jen Kellen
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KAXE
Beltrami County Master Gardeners Becky Livermore and Dan Sherman joined the KAXE Morning Show to talk about taking care of poinsettias and the different types of Christmas trees and where to get them. The full conversation is available above.
Topics
- Best way to keep a fresh-cut tree without putting it in water (0:50-2:26)
- Best house plants to buy as holiday gifts (2:26-4:09)
- Taking care of poinsettias (4:09-8:20)
- Different types of Christmas trees and where to get them (8:20-18:53)
- Are poinsettias toxic? (18:53-20:35)
Do you have questions for the Master Gardeners? Wondering about ordering your seeds for next season? Text us at 218-326-1234, and we’ll get them to the Master Gardeners before their next appearance Wednesday, Jan. 22.
Jen Kellen
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KAXE
Tips on where and how to get Christmas trees
Chippewa National Forest
- Pick up a permit at National Forest offices in Blackduck or Cass Lake or buy one online
- $5 for one tree
- Pick a tree on forest land that is not privately owned, tribally owned or a tree plantation
State forestry land
- Find your tree on state land
- Record the location which you can do by taking a picture on your cell phone
- Go to the State Forestry Office to buy a permit
- Permit is $25 but allows you to get several trees (Go with a friend!)
County forestry land
- Varies by county, contact your County Forest Office
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