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Here’s a sample from a new list of climate-resilient, underused landscape trees suitable for urban environments, coming soon from University of Minnesota horticulturalists.
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.
Wet, humid weather has created ideal conditions for fungal and bacterial diseases, and alert growers know it’s time to scout, clean up, and protect the harvest.
Thriving by Design, strengthening 4-H clubs through reflection, gathering input and setting goals is the 2025 4-H leadership training for 4-H volunteers and youth leaders. Both youth and adult partici ...
Advice from University of Minnesota Extension horticulture specialists on selecting and caring for trees and shrubs for your home landscape.
Raised bed gardening is a simple technique that can improve the health and productivity of your garden.
Polk County partners with Extension to deliver practical education and research you can use at home, at work and in your community.
Home Home and financial management Disaster preparedness and recovery How to prepare for a disaster Organize a grab-and-go file Have you ever wondered what you would do if you became a victim of a ...
The newly selected Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador team consists of 28 youth from across the state who will serve as youth leaders and spokespeople for Minnesota 4-H.
Welcome to Washington County Washington County partners with Extension to deliver practical education and research you can use at home, at work and in your community.
Quick facts Dirty gardening tools and pots can spread disease from an infected plant to a healthy one. Properly cleaning and disinfecting tools and containers can reduce the spread of plant diseases.
During periods of consistent rainfall, a well-established tree or shrub will need little additional water. But during long periods without rainfall, established trees and shrubs can suffer or die ...