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Thinking of soil testing in the spring? Consider testing this fall when the Soil Testing Lab has a smaller backlog of samples to test, results are just as accurate, and you can be ready for planting as soon as the soil thaws.
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University of Minnesota Extension's 4-H Youth Development program helps youth find the power of human connections.
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Have some of your plants lost color? Are they growing in bizarre shapes? Is the quality of your vegetables poor? You may have an outbreak of aster yellows.
Find climate-resilient, native trees and plants for the St. Louis Moraines and Tamarack Lowlands regions of Minnesota.
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This new, easy-to-follow video shows you how to interpret your soil test results report from top to bottom.
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Bushy cucumber plants with no fruit, tomatoes not ripening, and beans with no flowers? We answer questions about your poorly yielding vegetable garden.
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A member of the milkweed family, this plant is toxic to some insects, including monarch butterflies.
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Find out how to prioritize what to water, and how to reuse water safely to keep landscapes healthy during extreme drought conditions.
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Ten Master Gardener volunteers were part of the team that built The Foodscape surrounding the new Burton and Virginia Myers Education Center.
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Are you interested in learning more about agriculture and networking with others from across Minnesota? Become a Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador! Applications will be accepted until Aug. 31, 2023.
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