Many gardeners have land that they may not be using, or that could be used differently. Learn how you can facilitate land access for beginning farmers and folks who have limited space to garden.
Review some best practices for gardening on decks, in containers and raised beds, and avoid problems in your small garden.
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Jumping worms are a new and unwelcome invasive species in Minnesota. Learn how to prevent accidental spread of this nuisance worm to your landscape.
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There are no magic feeds, pills, shots, or other secrets that top dairy producers have in their management toolboxes. Most producers can implement best practices that do not require a lot of money. Just some skill and consistency.
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Knotweed was once a prized ornamental in the 1800s but is now recognized as an invasive plant.
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University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteers help elders and people with memory disorders — and their caregivers.
Acts of violence are difficult to process as adults, yet youth look to us for information and guidance on how to react. We can help them feel safe by establishing a sense of normalcy and security and talking with them about their fears.
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As part of its solar winter greenhouse initiative, RSDP and community partners recently released new farm-scale winter greenhouse designs that build and improve upon the success of the program’s deep winter greenhouse technology.
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U of M student Kate Stower knew she wanted to carve out a path to support small towns in her graduate program. This led her to working with 100 Rural Women and Northwest RSDP in a community-engaged project supporting women’s leadership in rural areas and small towns across the state.
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Keep yourself busy this winter by taking part in our weekly nature activity challenge. This week celebrate the end of winter by making a cake for your backyard birds.
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