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Beltrami County Master Gardeners talk wildflower seeds, potatoes and more

By Andrew Dziengel,
Jennifer Barr
Published August 19, 2026 at 3:11 PM CDT
A purple and pink liatris flower growing in a patch of green wildflowers.
Andrew Dziengel
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Liatris and other wildflowers going in front of the Watermark Art Center in the summer of 2026.

Beltrami County Master Gardener John Reff joined the KAXE Morning Show to talk about becoming a master gardener and gathering wildflower seeds.

BEMIDJI — Late summer is the time to start thinking about gathering wildflower seeds to grow for next year.

Beltrami County master gardener John Reff joins the KAXE Morning Show to discuss gathering and growing wildflower seeds, how to become a master gardener and his favorite style of potato for National Potato Day.

To get the application for becoming a master gardener, you can visit the University of Minnesota Extension website. The deadline is Oct. 1.

Listen to the full conversation by clicking above.

Topics

  • Potato talk (0:12-2:12)
  • Becoming a master gardener (2:13-5:54)
  • Gathering and growing wildflower seeds (5:55-13:18)
  • How to apply to become a master gardener (13:24-14:34)
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Jennifer has worked at Northern Community Radio since 2006 and spent 17 years as Membership Manager. She shifted to a host/producer position in 2023. She hosts the Monday Morning Show and is the local host of National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" a few days a week. She also writes public services announcements and creates web stories.
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