On Saturday, January 17, 2026, we’re inviting you to Beyond the Backdoor: From Garden to Homestead, a half-day event designed to help you take your gardening skills to the next level.
With deep freezes, heavy snow, and a potentially late spring on the horizon, it’s time to prepare for a longer, harsher season.
Minnesota winters are especially tough for birds. To keep birds healthy, offer foods high in fat and calories.
Asian lady beetles are drawn to soybean fields, where they feast on aphids throughout the growing season. But once the crops are harvested and temperatures begin to drop, the beetles start looking for a warm place to spend the winter.
The handiwork of these quiet, efficient predators glistens in the cooling days of fall.
Lilac leaf spot, while not usually fatal, can cause heavy leaf loss and stress in plants.
Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned grower, one question inevitably arises: What am I going to do with all this produce?
With 4-H Food Partner Challenge support, 4-H clubs across the state led creative efforts to fight food insecurity and strengthen community partnerships.
Maples are especially sensitive to standing water, which can quickly stress their roots. And stress can cause these trees to turn color early.
Calendula, nasturtium, basil, and dill are some easy-to-grow favorites that bring beauty to your beds and bold taste to your table.