I do some trial planting of vegetables for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and I received my seed packets last week. One of the vegetables I will raise and evaluate is broccoli. Speaking of seeds, avoid plant diseases by soaking old flats and containers in nine parts of water to one part of liquid chlorine bleach before using them. Rinse thoroughly after they have soaked for half and hour. Fill them with fresh, lightweight potting soil right from the bag.
Plants usually resume their normal forms as the snow melts.
If you are concerned about evergreens, use a shovel to scoop snow off gently to relieve some of the weight, providing you can reach the branches. We have received several calls at the Extension Office about pruning fruit trees. Mike Zins from the University of Minnesota, is the main speaker and he will do presentations on Lasting Landscapes. Several other presentations and many of the area landscape services, nursery and greenhouse services will be there to answer your questions. Hope to see you and meet you at the Bonanza.