Late summer always brings a bit of a balancing act, enjoying peak color while keeping pests from gaining ground.
The University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program is now accepting applications for the Class of 2027, and Douglas County residents will have two opportunities to learn exactly what the program involves, how to apply, and what to expect during the training year.
Warm days, humid nights, and crowded plantings create the perfect environment for fungal diseases. While they rarely wipe out a garden, they can weaken plants and reduce harvests.
The newly selected Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador team consists of 31 youth from across the state who will serve as youth leaders and spokespeople for Minnesota 4-H.
Here’s how to know when your garlic is ready and how to cure it for months of flavor.
Heald family, 2026 Farm Family of the Year
Wildlife is part of gardening life, and so is the ritual of trying to outsmart them. Some tactics work. Some don’t.
Recognize heat stress early and respond quickly to help your garden through the toughest stretches of summer.
A few simple habits can turn your yard from a mosquito breeding ground into a far more comfortable place to spend a Minnesota summer.
When the sky finally clears after a severe storm, you may find twisted trunks, torn branches, and trees split in half. Before grabbing a saw, it’s worth knowing what storm-damaged trees can recover from, and what they cannot.