Extension's tree selection lists include new-to-region species as options for adding diversity to existing forests to help achieve climate adaptation goals.
Yard and Garden News
We are seeing some bumble bee queens emerging earlier than usual due to the warm winter. What might this mean for future bee generations?
Dry soil and wide temperature swings, such as we had this past winter, can be hard on all plants. We may see more obvious damage on evergreens, particularly in the form of burning, browning and bleaching.
Here are some late-season resources for Minnesota gardeners to keep your gardening on track.
Master Gardeners conducted trials seeking the best varieties of mustard greens, sauce tomatoes, pink cleome, purple and red basil, small watermelons, green pole beans, red carrots and butter daisies.
Are trees moved through assisted migration considered invasive species? Climate change has experts rethinking boundaries and definitions.
Plants coming out of dormancy too soon can experience cold damage. Learn what Extension educators expect this to mean for gardens, lawns, trees and shrubs.
Emerald ash borer (EAB) continues to cause problems for ash trees. As of this past year, it has been found in 48 Minnesota counties.
Yellow floating heart is an aquatic plant popular in water gardens. But this lovely plant is invasive and harms wild landscapes and bodies of water.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has resources that include Best Management Practices (BMPs) and other guidance for using (or not using) pesticides and protecting water quality and pollinators.