Bobby Jensen

Minneapolis

Co-Host at KARE-TV (Minneapolis, MN)

co-host Grow with Kare Kare 11 TV, Retired Director of Sale Barrett Lawn Care husband,father,grandfather fisherman,from New Jersey live in Minnesota

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Grow with KARE: Cultivating your flowers from seed vs. buying plants

Feb 23, 2024 | kare11.com | Laura Betker |Bobby Jensen

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Gardeners come in two sorts… those that start from seed and those that buy plants. Perhaps a combination is best. Last week we talked about vegetables, this week it's flowers. Five varieties are easy-peasy to start from seed and five have a reputation for being difficult to start from seed. The easy list is first! Marigolds: They germinate quickly and the seeds themselves are easy to handle.
Grow with KARE: Cultivating your vegetables from seed vs. buying plants

Feb 16, 2024 | wqad.com | Laura Betker |Bobby Jensen

Five veggies that are easy to grow from seed, and five that will give you trouble. GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn — Gardeners come in two sorts… those that start from seed and those that buy plants. Perhaps a combination is best. There are some vegetables that grow very easily from seed. Growing from seeds can save a lot of money compared to buying plants.
Grow with KARE: Cultivating your vegetables from seed vs. buying plants

Feb 16, 2024 | kare11.com | Laura Betker |Bobby Jensen

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn — Gardeners come in two sorts… those that start from seed and those that buy plants. Perhaps a combination is best. There are some vegetables that grow very easily from seed. Growing from seeds can save a lot of money compared to buying plants. Try these five easy-to-grow vegetables from seed: Cucumbers: Whether you like to make pickles or slice them up fresh, cucumbers are quick to sprout and will be climbing up your trellis in no time.
Grow with KARE | Caring for your Christmas cactus | kare11.com

Dec 8, 2023 | kare11.com | Laura Betker |Bobby Jensen

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Chances are, if you have some houseplants, one of them is a Christmas cactus… or Easter or Thanksgiving cactus. Take care of them and they will live for decades! First things first… they aren’t a true cactus. They are native to the rainforest and need regular water. Stick your finger in the pot and when the top inch of soil is dry, give it a drink. Terra cotta or clay pots wick away excess moisture, provide the best drainage and are recommended.
Grow with KARE: What plants to cut back in fall and which ones to leave standing

Oct 20, 2023 | kare11.com | Laura Betker |Bobby Jensen

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Fall pruning and clean up is big on the to do list this time of year. But don’t get carried away. Here are some garden plants that you should NEVER prune in fall: MagnoliasRhododendronsClimbing hydrangeaLilacsForsythiaViburnumSpring blooming clematis Snipping these back now will eliminate the plants ability to bloom for you next year. As a general rule, trim these just after they bloom in the spring or early summer.
Grow with Kare: How to make spring bulb lasagna in a pot

Oct 13, 2023 | kare11.com | Laura Betker |Bobby Jensen

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — For a truly special spring bulbs display, you’ll need to think lasagna! What?? Lasagna as in layers… plant several different bulbs in layers for a professional look either right in the ground or in a container. Select the bulbs you'd like to plant. Choose a container that is at least 2-3" deeper than the depth at which you will plant your bulbs. Refer to the depth chart. Plastic, terra cotta, metal are all fine as long as there are drainage holes on the bottom.
Grow with KARE: Keeping wildlife away from your bulbs

Oct 6, 2023 | kare11.com | Laura Betker |Bobby Jensen

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — There’s nothing worse than putting in some hard work planting bulbs in the fall just to have them eaten by chipmunks, squirrels or the many other creatures who love them as a snack. Follow these tips now to avoid heartbreak come spring! 1. When planting, put a 1-inch layer of pea gravel in the hole just above and below the bulb before filling the rest of the hole with soil.
Grow with KARE: How to choose drought-tolerant vegetables for your garden

Sep 22, 2023 | kare11.com | Laura Betker |Bobby Jensen

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Seasonal drought is normal, and in some years, it can be quite severe. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a thriving garden. Remember these veggies when you start planning next year’s layout. First up, tomatoes. Tomatoes are known for being thirsty plants. They typically require a lot of water to make juicy red fruit. When planning for drought conditions, Roma tomatoes are a good choice. They are meatier tomatoes so require slightly less water than a beefsteak.
Grow with KARE: 11 fun facts about the State Fair gardens

Aug 25, 2023 | kare11.com | Laura Betker |Bobby Jensen

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — When you go behind the scenes of the Minnesota State Fair, there are a lot of surprising tidbits to learn about the fair's gardens and gardeners. In fact, there are 11 of them. Meander you way around the fair to 130 different gardens on the grounds that are maintained by fair staff. It takes two full time staffers plus 10-15 seasonal gardeners to bring these spaces to life each year.
Grow with KARE | KARE prairie update! | kare11.com

Aug 18, 2023 | kare11.com | Laura Betker |Bobby Jensen

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Some of you have been asking how the front yard prairie is doing at our KARE 11 studio in Golden Valley — and there are certainly some updates to talk about! Bre Bauerly, from Minnesota Native Landscapes, stopped by for a look and to update us on the status and future needs of our prairie. Bre and Minnesota Native Landscapes have been involved with the prairie from the very beginning. They installed it and have also helped to maintain it.