Seed libraries provide free access to seeds and educate communities about gardening, serving as hubs for sharing local plant knowledge and resources. Master Gardener volunteers play a key role in ...

Even if your yard still looks like February, you can give your garden an early boost. A few lights, a handful of seeds, and an hour of prep can bring spring a little closer, no matter what the ...

Healing gardens rely on intentional plant choices and a simple, soothing design to support emotional, physical, and mental well-being, helping us unwind and reconnect with nature.

In this event series, young chefs will participate in a fun, hands-on cooking experience where they will cook tasty, colorful ...

Japanese beetles are almost as irritating as mosquitoes. This course is designed to help you create an Integrated Pest Management plan to eliminate Japanese beetles as one of the biggest annoyances in ...

There’s a silver lining to this arctic blast: emerald ash borer (EAB) larvae overwintering in ash trees may die in high numbers. Focus on winter plant protection, watch for environmental damage to ...

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

Ground ivy and dandelion are considered weeds by most people. But dandelion is a plant that benefits early-season pollinators and is edible. "A weed is a plant out of place." By this definition, any ...

Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Cora Y. reflects on BLU's impact and encourages youth to explore leadership opportunities like YELLO and the 4-H State Ambassador program.

Learn how to stay safe while ice fishing and explore the history of this winter tradition! You’ll discover how to find the best fishing spots, catch fish, and the essentials of ice fishing safety.

With its higher resolution and more accurate zonal information, the new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM) can be helpful as you plan your garden or landscape. While the PHZM is a helpful resource, ...

Economic impact includes direct, indirect, and induced effects. Direct effects are the initial change in the economy. For festivals and events, this is spending by attendees. It includes spending both ...