While much of Minnesota desperately needs rain, there is one kind of rain gardeners should avoid: weed seed rain. Seed rain refers to plants sending out the seeds they’ve produced on the wind or spread by people and animals.
Minnesota 4-H youth excitedly prepare their projects for summer fairs during the tail end of the pandemic.
We often hear reminders to watch for zebra mussels in our lakes, but this summer there’s another, lesser-known bivalve to keep your eyes out for: the invasive freshwater golden clam.
Find out what you can still plant to fill in spaces left by harvested vegetables. We offer some general tips related to trends we’ve been seeing this summer.
University of Minnesota Extension summer program gives students a season to learn with educators and communities.
“I pledge my hands to larger service..” is not just the 4-H pledge but a practice Minnesota 4-H youth integrate with their daily lives. Thanks to special funding from Compeer Financial, youth across the state partnered with local food shelves and nutrition organizations to support neighbors in need.
There's still time to plant annual flowers to beautify your landscape and attract pollinators to your garden.
Listen as we talk to Dustin Burnette who shares his leadership journey and efforts to create an Indigenous immersion network.
Curious about the water under our feet and protecting your private well during a drought?
County fairs are a Minnesota summer experience with a long history. But Patrick Erickson, carnival superintendent with the Beltrami County Agricultural Association, is focused on the future.
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