Help trees and shrubs recover after harsh weather. Don’t mow heat-stressed lawns. And harvest regularly to keep your vegetable and herb plants productive.

Here’s a sample from a new list of climate-resilient, underused landscape trees suitable for urban environments, coming soon from University of Minnesota horticulturists.

County fair season is the perfect time to show off your garden’s best flowers and maybe earn a ribbon or two along the way.

When a tornado swept through southeast Minnesota in June, Owl Bluff Farm in Houston County took a hit. The experience underscored just how vulnerable Minnesota farms can be to severe weather and how ...

This fall, the 4-H Plant Science program invites youth in grades 3-5 to embark on an exciting plant science journey!Join us for three interactive, 30-minute virtual sessions held on the fourth Monday ...

This fall, the 4-H Plant Science program invites youth in grades 3-5 to embark on an exciting plant science journey!Join us for three interactive, 30-minute virtual sessions held on the fourth Monday ...

To submit your question, fill out the Ask Extension form. An Extension Master Gardener volunteer will reply by email within 48 hours, Monday through Friday. Answers to questions received from this ...

Like other plants in the potato family (which includes eggplants, peppers, and tobacco), tomatoes are heat-loving plants that require a long, frost-free season and full sun. The long, hot, sunny days ...

Extension's Department for Community Development helps communities in Minnesota make important choices on economics, leadership and civic engagement, and tourism development.

This fall, the 4-H Plant Science program invites youth in grades 3-5 to embark on an exciting plant science journey!Join us for three interactive, 30-minute virtual sessions held on the fourth Monday ...

What pests can it control? Diatomaceous earth works best on insects and other pests that are softer bodied. It is most likely effective against soft-bodied pests like slugs, but unlikely to have a ...

To fertilize or not to fertilize? We explain the why, when, what and how of feeding your garden and house plants to keep them healthy and growing throughout the season.