Yard and Garden News

This is a good time to check your houseplants for pests and some trees and shrubs are ready for pruning. See what else you can do while waiting to get into the garden.

Calendula is one of the National Garden Bureau's annuals of the year for 2025. Loved for its vibrant blooms and versatility, this resilient flower is perfect for seasoned and new gardeners alike.

Snow, ice, and road salt can take a toll on woody perennials, leaving them bent, broken, or even dead by spring. Find out how to help your plants make it through the cold months in good shape.

Microgreens are easy to grow, incredibly nutritious, and the perfect way to bring some life to your kitchen during Minnesota’s cold months.

Minnesota winters are especially tough for birds. To keep birds healthy, offer foods high in fat and calories.

ProHort, an online horticulture foundation course, offers hands-on learning and garden inspiration for industry professionals, educators and gardeners.

An intentionally Indigenous garden planted by Extension health and nutrition coordinator Elder June Blue serves as a place for ceremony, learning, teaching and healing.

There are still things you can do to prepare your lawns and gardens to manage the winter and emerge healthier next spring.

Succulents are increasingly popular as houseplants, and they’re ideal for beginners due to their low maintenance needs.

Woodland owners can help reduce pressures on northern long-eared bat populations as the species faces a rapid population decline from white-nose syndrome.