The best plants and gardening practices for Minnesota gardeners, homeowners and hobbyists to grow healthy lawns, landscapes and gardens.
Taking the time to give your houseplants a good check-up and cleaning can result in fewer pest issues and healthier, better-looking plants in the long run.
Hydroponic gardening is space-efficient and takes less water than gardening in soil. Growing in water also means no weeds. With artificial lighting, you can grow hydroponically all year long in Minnesota.
Minnesota's harsh climate can cause severe damage to landscape plants. Find out what you can do to protect trees and shrubs and minimize injury.
Recognize and treat common fungal, bacterial and viral diseases of plants
Diagnose problems in the yard and garden caused by insects, diseases and nonliving factors
Identify insects found in Minnesota yards and gardens
Identify and manage common and invasive weeds in Minnesota lawns and landscapes
Annuals, perennials and native flowers for northern gardens
How to grow fruits in a northern climate
Light requirements, pests and diseases, forcing bulbs, fertilizing
Native grasses, prairie plants, wildflowers and pollinator habitat
Selecting, planting, watering, trimming, pruning, fertilizing, disease and insect pests
Planting and growing everything from asparagus to zucchini
Guides to planting, growing and caring for plants year-round
Grow bee lawns and pollinator friendly plants
On-farm food safety, GAPs audits, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
Composting, soil testing, and nutrient management for home gardens
Harvesting and storing fruits and vegetables, food safety, canning and preserving
Practice water conservation when watering lawns, gardens, trees and shrubs
Plant selection, maintenance, environmental benefits, bee lawns, special projects
Planting, growing, fertilizing, watering, dethatching, repairing
Grow bee lawns and pollinator friendly plants
Resources and information for pesticide applicators and people working in lawn care, landscaping and nursery and greenhouse management
Practice water conservation when watering lawns, gardens, trees and shrubs
Trees and shrubs, native grasses and flowers
Master Gardeners will answer your yard and garden questions by email, in person or over the phone.
Master Gardener volunteers promote healthy landscapes, healthy people and a healthy planet.
Find out how to apply to be a Master Gardener and register for the core course.
Find the latest garden tours, landscaping seminars and other fun and educational activities to ignite your love of gardening this season.
Weather extremes and variability during Minnesota winters can cause cold damage to plants. You can prevent some of it.
Where have all the bugs gone? Both our insect friends and foes have different strategies for surviving a Minnesota winter.
Timely information to help you care for your yard and garden.
Extension works in all of Minnesota's counties. Find your local resources.
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