These pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers became symbols of hope and renewal. If you purchased or were gifted one of these ...

Minnesota’s natural landscapes face growing pressure, but the good news is that everyone can play a role in caretaking.

Formulating rations provides cows with the nutrients they need to stay healthy and optimize production. The basis of a cow’s diet should be high-quality forage. Acid neutral detergent fiber should be ...

Cutting boards can hide harmful germs, especially when they’re scratched, grooved or not properly cleaned. Whether your board is plastic, wood or glass, use and maintenance make a big difference in ...

Apricots, cherries, peaches and plums are called stone fruits because they have large pits or stones at their centers. Stone fruit trees are easy to grow, provided you accept a few limitations in ...

After months of low light, dry air, and slow growth, this is the right time to give houseplants a little extra attention so they can thrive through spring and summer. Think of it as spring cleaning ...

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

Grow where you have not grown cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collards, kale, mustard, turnip or rutabaga for the past four years. Direct seed or start indoors in April. For fall ...

The squash vine borer is a common clearwing moth whose larvae feed inside the vines and crowns of summer squash, winter squash, and pumpkins. It is active from mid-June through July. In-home gardens ...

Several different issues are responsible for strawberry fruit being small or deformed. Supporting pollinators, protecting from frost/freeze, managing nutrients, managing diseases and insect pests, ...

With the first day of spring behind us, Minnesota gardeners are feeling a little antsy, and who can blame us? Even if ...

Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Sydney O. encourages youth to take a chance on themselves and try something new in 4-H. She knows firsthand how far a “yes” can take you.