Many remember Mary Page (1934-2013) for being the mayor of Olivia, a University of Minnesota Regent and a voice for rural Minnesota. Descendants honor her and her husband Jim through giving.
Stop the spread of invasive species with these PlayCleanGo Awareness Week tips.
Insects have an ideal range of temperatures in which to complete their life cycles. Which ones are loving the heat? And what does that mean for your garden?
The volunteer been active in the Rochester Chapter in southeastern Minnesota since 2009 and has taught several classes on the biomes of Minnesota.
Adding beneficial microbes to your soil might give your garden a needed boost. Here are some tips to foster healthy soils, so you also foster healthy soil microbes, making amendments unnecessary.
Ground covers can cover an area of your yard or garden for one season, a few seasons, or many years. They reduce weed pressure and add beauty, and also enhance soil health, provide food and habitat for pollinators, and reduce soil erosion.
For poor soils that need some repair quickly, sudex is an attractive option. For most of the summer and fall, it helps add organic matter while suppressing weeds.
Garlic mustard is an invasive species in Minnesota, but there can be fun (and food!) when managing this pesky plant.
We often think about annual and perennial flowers when we think about pollinator-friendly plants. However, trees and shrubs also provide food as well as habitat and protection for our insect friends.
As irrigation systems and sprinklers continue to be turned on, we want to let everyone know of some technologies that may help you use water more efficiently this year.
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