Taking action on food security, Master Gardener volunteers like Brenda Langerud donated 63,372 pounds of produce to food shelves in 2025 — and 2026 numbers are coming in strong.
Yard and Garden News
If you’ve noticed fresh mounds, wilting plants, or collapsing turf, you may be dealing with one of Minnesota’s most persistent underground pests, pocket gophers.
It's a great time to control perennial weeds, repair lawns, and divide plants. And don't forget to water trees and shrubs to give roots a good soak while the ground is still warm.
In fall, the goal is to help roses harden off, stay healthy, and head into winter strong enough to bloom again in spring.
Yellow prairie grass is drought-tolerant and adaptable to a wide variety of soils. The leaves of yellow prairie grass usually stay green until the first frost, when they turn yellow-orange.
Perennial chrysanthemums add color to your garden through the fall until the snow flies.
Discover the blooms that keep pollinators thriving right up to frost.
Late summer always brings a bit of a balancing act, enjoying peak color while keeping pests from gaining ground.
Time to harvest fruit and nuts, check lilacs for fungal diseases, plant perennials, and start prepping houseplants to return indoors.
Lawn Leaders are Master Gardener volunteers who have opted to level up their knowledge — and even turn their yards into teaching spaces — because people are more likely to trust their own neighbors.