Yard and Garden News

What do Firecracker dwarf sunflower, Emerald Tower basil, Amazing cauliflower and Sugar Ann snap peas have in common? They’re all varieties that won first place in the U of M Extension Master Gardener seed trials.

Parts of the country are set to see the emergence of high numbers of cicadas. What’s all the buzz about, and should Minnesotans be investing in earplugs?

University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteers share the bounty while getting whole communities out into the garden.

Our soils and soil fertility have been impacted by this past winter’s unusual temperatures and moisture patterns. Planting seeds and transplants this season should focus on average last-frost dates rather than soil temperatures.

Extension Yard and Garden has a new series of shrub pruning videos and new pages offering comprehensive information about managing (or encouraging) weeds.

This April is predicted to be warm after a winter of record warmth and minimal snow. This will affect insects and this year’s gardening season in many ways.

Extension's tree selection lists include new-to-region species as options for adding diversity to existing forests to help achieve climate adaptation goals.

We are seeing some bumble bee queens emerging earlier than usual due to the warm winter. What might this mean for future bee generations?

Dry soil and wide temperature swings, such as we had this past winter, can be hard on all plants. We may see more obvious damage on evergreens, particularly in the form of burning, browning and bleaching.

Here are some late-season resources for Minnesota gardeners to keep your gardening on track.