Frost/Freeze Tonight

And it begins…

Snowy Bridge at Memorial Park in Shakopee, MN

National Weather Service is calling for freezing weather across much of Minnesota tonight with lows in the low 30s in the Twin Cities. However, they have added the nice little fact of accumulation up to 1″ in spots for Friday night/Saturday! I can’t imagine it will stay on any hard surfaces but we are at that time of year when crazier things have happened.

With all the rain we have gotten, plants should be in decent shape but be sure to water your evergreens well before the ground freezes solid. Evergreens (pines, spruce, yews, rhododendrons, etc.) use water all winter long and need a good supply of groundwater going to come out still green and not all brown and crispy.

Don’t forget to brave the cold for Shakopee Chamber along with Shakopee Park and Rec’s annual Pumpkins in the Park on Saturday at Memorial Park starting at 4:00 pm. Hope to see you there!

Have a great night!

Brad

QUERCUS NEWS – Emerald Ash Borer 5/21/09

I sent our first “Quercus News” e-newsletter out the other day and got great feedback.

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There are a lot of great information out to help you learn about this pest. For example:

Uh-oh, I have no idea what is going on. See here.

Do I have an ash tree? Check this out.

What is Minnesota’s plan for EAB? Aqui

How many ash trees are in Minnesota? Minnesota has the most ash trees of any state in the country. There are an estimated 867 million forestland ash trees in the state!!! That does not include the millions in our urban forest.

What can I do? Don’t move and firewood or any ash trees or parts.

Please sign up for QUERCUS NEWS and have a great day!

Brad