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.

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 ...

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 ...

Read the charts below to find out how long you should keep certain foods in the refrigerator or freezer.

There are more than a dozen viruses that can infect tomatoes. The most common viruses in Minnesota are tomato mosaic virus (ToMV) and tobacco mosaic virus (TMV). Viruses can cause foliar and fruit ...

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is an important green vegetable in Minnesota. Small, edible floral shoots make up a broccoli plant’s head. You can eat the tender, bright green flower stalks ...

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

Methods for determining the amount of needed fertilizer and applying it. Organic and inorganic phosphorus sources. How fertilizers are manufactured and how crops respond to them. How crop type, ...

Cannas and calla lilies are available in many different flower colors and leaf types and make a dramatic, tropical statement in the garden and in containers. Canna and calla lilies are grown as summer ...

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 ...

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 ...