Families and growers from across Minnesota will be represented as the University of Minnesota honors them at the 2025 Farm Family of the Year ceremony at 1:15 p.m., Thursday, August 7, at the annual ...

Learn how to take care of houseplants at this stage of summer, and be on the lookout for garden pests. Remember to tend to your trees and shrubs, especially after harsh weather.

Haskap, also known as honeyberries, captivate consumers and bring cold-hardy fruit-producing states closer together to share knowledge.

Join scientists from the University of Minnesota Bee Lab for a survey of the bumble bees at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden.

Welcome to Washington County Washington County partners with Extension to deliver practical education and research you can use at home, at work and in your community.

Photos of weeds and weed seedlings commonly found in Minnesota crop production ...

Diverse woodlands provide wonderful habitats for native pollinators. We’re shedding some light on how woodlands can be managed with pollinators in mind.

When growers follow research-based strategies for planting corn in Minnesota, they position themselves to maximize yield and economic return. The most favorable soil temperature. Optimal planting ...

During periods of consistent rainfall, a well-established tree or shrub will need little additional water. But during long periods without rainfall, established trees and shrubs can suffer or die ...

Quick facts Dirty gardening tools and pots can spread disease from an infected plant to a healthy one. Properly cleaning and disinfecting tools and containers can reduce the spread of plant diseases.

That's right. It's llamas and alpacas - in costumes.At this Minnesota State Fair event, 4-H'ers and their llamas and alpacas dress as outlandishly as possible and parade around the livestock arena to ...