Extension is expanding its online education and resources to adapt to COVID-19 restrictions.
The best plants and gardening practices for Minnesota gardeners, homeowners and hobbyists to grow healthy lawns, landscapes and gardens.
Recognize and treat common fungal, bacterial and viral diseases of plants
Learn what has damaged your plant or lawn - such as insect, disease or weather
Identify and manage common and invasive weeds
Identify insects found in Minnesota yards and gardens
Annuals, perennials and native flowers for northern gardens
How to grow fruits in a northern climate
Light requirements, pests and diseases, forcing bulbs, fertilizing
Selecting, planting, watering, trimming, pruning, fertilizing, disease and insect pests
Planting and growing everything from asparagus to zucchini
Learn how to grow native grasses and pollinator habitat.
Guides to planting, growing and caring for plants year round
Learn how to grow bee lawns and pollinator friendly plants.
Composting, soil testing, and nutrient management for home gardens
Harvesting and storing fruits and vegetables, food safety, canning and preserving
Practicing water conservation when watering lawns, gardens, trees and shrubs.
Plant selection, maintenance, environmental benefits, bee lawns, special projects
Planting, growing, fertilizing, watering, dethatching, repairing
Learn how to 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
Practicing 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.
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