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

Whether it’s a roadside shed or a repurposed hay wagon displaying goods, Minnesota farmstands serve as direct sales points that connect producers with consumers.

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 ...

Fresh produce may become contaminated with dirt and bacteria at any point during its journey from farm to table. Washing produce before preparing and eating can remove bacteria that may cause ...

Tall garden phlox have long-blooming, colorful flowers that pop in any garden. Tall garden phlox are hardy and vigorous when grown in the right conditions. These perennial flowers are often used as ...

An all-purpose fertilizer is the best option to start with for container plants. Follow the label on fertilizers to avoid over-fertilizing plants. Depending on the size of the container and the ...

Extension Educator Savannah Scott outlines strategies for engaging homeschool co-ops to expand youth program reach and increase collaborative learning opportunities. When the sky finally clears after ...

Tangerine, lemon, kumquat and small orange trees can be grown as houseplants. Citrus plants grow best indoors at 65 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, dropping five to ten degrees at night. Plant in ...

Compost can be a valuable source of organic matter for gardeners and farmers. It can improve the soil’s ability to absorb and store water as well as hold plant nutrients. Applied at heavy rates, ...

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 ...

Healthy garden soil with earthworms and worm burrows. Soil is so much more than dirt. Soil is a living ecosystem, a large community of living organisms linked together through nutrient cycles and ...

Common parsley, Petroselinum crispum, is a member of the carrot family (Apiaceae). It is common as a garnish or as a flavoring in many dishes and salads. The curly varieties also make a nice addition ...