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Smarty PlantsAuthor: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Smarty Plants is a podcast exploring invasive insects and noxious weeds that threaten Minnesotas natural and agricultural resources. Experts from the MDAs Plant Protection Division cover important topics engaging the public in efforts to protect our environment. Language: en-us Genres: Home & Garden, Leisure, Nature, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Buckthorn: There is Light at the End of the Tunnel
Episode 21
Friday, 20 March, 2026
As one of the most aggressive and invasive plants threatening Minnesota, buckthorn is a major problem in urban and rural forest alike. Managing a buckthorn infestation can make many go from pulling plants to pulling out their own hair, as the plant appears never stops growing and popping up in new places. However, Mike Schuster and Lee Frelich, buckthorn experts, join this episode of the podcast to make the seemingly impossible, possible. Listen in to learn tips and tricks for successfully managing buckthorn, get details on the Cover It Up! Project, and find out where to start to manage buckthorn on your property. Smarty Plants is a podcast of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Visit www.mda.state.mn.us/plants-insects/smarty-plants for more episodes. Look for a new episode of Smarty Plants every month.
