Brown marmorated stink bugs find our homes quite suitable for shelter to help them survive the winter.
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Taking some time to learn how your favorite houseplant grows will save you time (and money) in the long run.
![Eggshells sitting on top of a compost pile.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Eggshells.jpg?h=b035f1ca&itok=dH1JLZY6)
Setting up a compost system is a great way to convert your food and landscape scraps into valuable organic matter for your garden.
Jennifer Knutson shares thoughts on edible landscapes, pollinators and volunteering as a Master Gardener.
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As educators, we read a lot. Check out our recommendations for five books that have influenced our discussions during the year.
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Youth from all U.S. states, U.S. territories and Canadian provinces are invited to attend the annual National 4-H Conference in the Washington, D.C. area this spring.
![American flag, 4-H clover flag, and a green flag that says "Citizenship Washington Focus" hang at the entrance of the National 4-H Conference Center](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/cwf_0.jpg?h=e22f85d2&itok=3xlXPpZu)
Registration is open for Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), a leadership opportunity for youth in grades 9+ to travel to the DC-area with 4-H next summer.
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Minnesota was battered by record-breaking high winds after record-breaking high temperatures. This weather is not normal and is one symptom of climate change.
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Study shows good governance, the ability to identify and develop talent, an orderly succession strategy, and “family gravity” are traits of successful family-owned businesses.
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In this video, Heidi Roop unpacks the basics of two critical climate actions: climate mitigation and climate adaptation.
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