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Smarty Plants is a podcast exploring invasive insects and noxious weeds that threaten Minnesota’s natural and agricultural resources. Experts from the MDA’s Plant Protection Division cover important topics engaging the public in efforts to protect our environment.
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Weeding Through Changes
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May 26, 2026 |
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Garden Smarter, Not Harder
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Buckthorn: There is Light at the End of the Tunnel
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Bee the Change
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Consumer Protections on the Smallest Scale
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Managing Eco-Anxiety
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Shop Local - Even for Your Holiday Tree!
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Creepy Crawlies
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Are Invasive Plants Just a Click Away?
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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EAB Biocontrol
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Painful Plants
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Participatory Science: Your Involvement Matters
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Tribal Weed Management
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May 20, 2025 |
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Making a Fuss about Red Star Rust
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Living with EAB
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Harmful Weeds Make the List
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Making Plans for a Healthy Garden
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Invasive Pests vs. Minnesota Cold
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Unwanted Holiday Pests
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Irritating Insects
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Plants Get Sick Too
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Worrisome Weeds
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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The Plant Protectors!
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Jul 19, 2024 |