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Watering advice from the Beltrami County Master Gardeners

A hose watering flowers with a street background.
Jen Kellen
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KAXE
In the summer days it's important to keep a regular schedule for watering plants.

Beltrami County Master Gardeners Becky Livermore and John Reff joined the "KAXE Morning Show" to discuss watering and plant supports.

BEMIDJI — As summer approaches and gardens are being planted, it's important to have a consistent water schedule.

Beltrami County master gardeners Becky Livermore and John Reff joined the KAXE Morning Show to discuss watering your garden, plant supports and how to keep the rabbits out of your garden.

If people have questions about anything plant-related, they can call the Beltrami County Master Gardeners Hotline at 218-444-7916.

Listen to the full conversation with more great advice above.

Topics

  • Rain and garden water needs (:27-2:42) 
  • When to water (2:42-3:56) 
  • How often to water (3:56-6:42)
  • Watering methods (6:42-9:16) 
  • Watering when garden starts (9:53-10:14)
  • More watering methods (10:21-11:47)
  • Watering temperatures (12:16-12:52)
  • Watering containers (12:52-15:11)
  • Plant pots material (15:11-17:08)
  • Dealing with rabbits (17:14-22:09)
  • Plant supports (22:09-27:04)

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