Chidi Chidozie, University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteer, and his crew plant Nigerian garden favorites at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

Staking provides support to newly planted or damaged trees, but is not always necessary. Stem attachment materials should be wide and flexible to prevent damage to the tree. Straightening wind-blown ...

Join the University of Minnesota Bee Squad at Pierce Butler Meadows for a morning of fun, learning, and community connection along a bikeable garden tour of 9 locations along the Pierce Butler Route ...

Join Angela Burke (Pivot Energy) and Mike Delagalla (Solar Collective) as they discuss agrivoltaics from a solar developer’s perspective.This webinar moves beyond the "why" and dives deep into the ...

Composting is an approved method for disposal of poultry, swine, cattle, horses, sheep, goats and farmed deer. Always check with local authorities to understand local rules and processes before ...

A drip hose delivers water to the soil for a deeper soak. This week’s drastic temperature swing has stressed gardeners and plants alike. Hot, windy days pull moisture from leaves faster than roots can ...

June-bearing strawberry harvest season is a very busy 3-6 weeks from mid-June to mid-July. Day-neutral strawberries must be harvested every 1-3 days from early July through October, or until the ...

Flea beetles are common pests found on many vegetable crops including radishes, broccoli, cabbage, turnips, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, spinach and melons. Flea beetles chew irregular holes ...

Cover crops are grown outside of the cash crop growing season, usually seeded in the fall and killed before spring planting. Keeping living roots in the ground year-round can improve water management, ...

Brown rot is the most serious disease in plums, tart cherries and apricots in Minnesota. This disease damages shoots, twigs and fruit. During ripening and in storage after harvest, brown rot can ...

Holiday cacti have beautiful, exotic flowers and can live a long time. Examine holiday cacti for overall health and signs of pests before bringing indoors. To produce flower buds, they require shorter ...

Cherry leaf spot can be a devastating disease for tart cherries. Leaf spot can be severe in one area and absent a few miles away. Leaf spots are first purple but eventually turn brown. The center of ...